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Developer attempting to halt demo of Western Penitentiary, proposes alternative use
The Department of General Services (DGS) is planning for the full demolition and remediation of the SCI-Pittsburgh site, with demolition work expected to begin in early 2026. Demolition and site ...
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Developer attempting to halt demo of Western Penitentiary
The response follows: The Department of General Services (DGS) is planning for the full demolition and remediation of the SCI-Pittsburgh site, with demolition work expected to begin in early 2026.