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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 215, entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," and providing for the creation of an Allegheny County Countywide Riverfront Park Commission to assist in the administration of County policy with regard to the creation of a countywide riverfront park.
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WHEREAS, one of the greatest regional assets of Allegheny County consist of the riverfronts along our four great rivers - the Ohio River, the Monongahela River, the Allegheny River and the Youghiogheny River; and
WHEREAS, a countywide riverfront park extending along one side or the other of each river from one end of the County to the other - the longest linear park of its kind in the world - would constitute a substantial economic development tool by increasing property values, encouraging investment in the region, spurring new development, and attracting employers and employees to our region; and
WHEREAS, the County has a unique opportunity presently to establish a linear park along its rivers because our riverfronts are no longer concentrated with heavy industry, manufacturing plants and related facilities; and
WHEREAS, the completion of a countywide riverfront park with substantial amenities and a comprehensive network of interconnected riverfront trails will result in a dramatic surge in use of our riverfronts; and
WHEREAS, a countywide riverfront park which includes convenient access to natural settings, recreation facilities, cultural opportunities and open space would be critically important in attracting new employers and retaining existing employers; and
WHEREAS, other urban areas throughout the world have invested heavily in their waterfronts in order to successfully compete for residents and jobs; and
WHEREAS, linear parks lead to healthier and happier communities and promote health and fitness; and
WHEREAS, the utilization of our...
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