PITTSBURGH — The area formerly known as the Shady Hill Center plaza is now a construction site. In a few years, it will be home to apartments, retail shops and an upscale grocery store.
The construction is part of a new development called the Meridian and is happening at the intersection of Penn and Shady avenues in East Liberty.
A Giant Eagle used to sit in the old shopping center, but heavy equipment has already torn most of that area down. The new project will put a Giant Eagle Market District store in its place.
A six-story building will be next to it, with 231 apartments, retail space and a parking a garage.
“It really looks like it’ll be something special. The apartments are gonna be great, the stores are gonna be great, I think it’ll be really good for the area,” said Kim Thomas who works nearby.
Some residents are not as optimistic about the project and believe it could cause issues for the community.
“Considering all the new apartments we seem to be overloaded with apartments and a lot more people, a lot more traffic,” said Ellen Rubinsky.
Construction is expected to wrap up by late 2024.
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