News Archive of June 2008

  •   Mayor Ravenstahl anxious to settle dispute with developer
    11 Jun 2008
    Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl urged a Columbus, Ohio, developer and the city's Stadium Authority yesterday to resolve a dispute over the validity of an option agreement involving North Shore land short of lawsuits, saying a long legal battle would only stall development between Heinz Field and PNC Park.

    His comments came as residents of the North Side and their allies pressed City Council during a public hearing for a community benefits agreement to be included as part of any deal.
  •   Developer claims hotel deal still valid despite questions
    10 Jun 2008
    The Columbus developer contracted to build a hotel and amphitheater between PNC Park and Heinz Field says construction on the more than $115 million project will start this fall, despite objections from a City Council member and others who contend the company's five-year agreement expired last year.