Trip #330 Hillcrest Street to Columbo Street, Garfield, took place on August 4, 2019, and was published on August 26, 2019.
Trust your instincts when you meet a new person and sense a common bond. Smile and say hello. Establish a connection. When we’re a part of a supportive group, our triumphs are grander, our stumbles less painful. And when we create friendships within a community, we all flourish. We all become magnificent.
Field Notes: This is a super steep Belgian block street in Garfield that connects Hillcrest Street to Columbo Street. The bottom part of the sidewalk steps is all overgrown but the top part is clean and functional (and serves the few houses that are still standing and occupied).
Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
See the Risograph print of this photo and story in the Mis.Steps Shop.
Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs, and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling. If the location has an abundance of illegal dumping and trash, also contact Allegheny Cleanways, letting them know the location and the nature of the garbage. Thank you!!
