Our campus is transforming too
As our students come to Point Park to begin their own transformation, the University will be undergoing a dramatic metamorphosis of its own.
Watch for the future Wood Street Corridor – a vibrant living, learning and community hub located in the heart of our campus. This green-friendly development project will make its mark, stretching from Wood Street to Fort Pitt Boulevard to Fourth Avenue. And will include a new student center, student housing and a park.
Look forward to much drama at the new Pittsburgh Playhouse complex. Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse is moving to a new, green-theater complex on Forbes Avenue. Students will gain a state-of-the-art learning and performance space. Pittsburghers will enjoy another star attraction near the Cultural District.
What will the new Academic Village consist of?
The Central Campus Development
The Student and Convocation Center
Student And Convocation Center
The former YMCA building will be transformed to encompass areas for group and quiet study; advanced computer labs; a gymnasium and health center; student club offices; a multi-purpose student lounge for lectures, performances and other student activities; and an 1800-seat space for community events and activities. an eight-story community and recreational center.
Read more about the interim Student Center
Urban Corner Park
The surface parking lot at the corner of Wood Street and Boulevard of the Allies will be transformed into a lively park, featuring such amenities as a tree canopy, glass stair tower, dramatic water feature, and outdoor cafe´ to be enjoyed by the University community and the larger neighborhood.
Wood Street Corridor
Trees, banners, paving, and other enhancements will make this a premier pedestrian corridor.
Construction began in October 2010 and is expected to last 18 months.
Read more about the Wood Street Corridor project.