Trip #638 Stapleton Street, Brookline, Pittsburgh took place on September 11, 2021, and was published on September 22, 2021.
Mishaps and missteps are part of the randomness of life, and without healthy strategies for coping with them, they can stop us in our tracks and prevent us from growing into our full potential. When the path that lies ahead causes anxiety or appears challenging to navigate, looking for beacons, signs, or helpers can guide you through the difficult times. Over the years, I’ve found great strength by observing plants growing in the most inhospitable of places: They always find a way to adapt to obstacles in the landscape. These hardy, resilient organisms persevere without pause and flourish despite being chopped, weeded, and munched on by insects and animals. Their commitment to growing, despite setbacks, is impressive and inspiring.
Field Notes: This flight has experienced the effects of ground erosion but the bottom portion is still in good shape with a solid retaining wall. There’s a bright blue utility cover at the bottom that is very eye-catching!
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Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
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.
