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Preserve the Riding Meadow Road Habitat

SHADY SIDE ACADEMY IS PLAINING A DESTRUCTIVE LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON RIDING MEADOW ROAD

This project, for a new driveway and entrance to their western boundary in Fox Chapel, will involve extensive clearing and grading, resulting in significant habitat destruction. The plans call for the removal of hundreds of mature trees and will drastically alter the landscape, impacting local wildlife and increasing the risk of erosion and landslides.

The destructive reality:
  • A brutal assault on our natural canopy and wildlife that will remove almost 400 trees measuring 6 inches in diameter or greater, and many more smaller trees, leading to significant habitat destruction.
  • Substantial and dangerous changes to the site's topography and grading to accommodate the new driveway.
  • The construction of the new sprawling driveway, entrance and associated infrastructure is a significant development poised to inflict serious and lasting damage on the Riding Meadow Road ecosystem.
  • Implementation of new stormwater management facilities to manage runoff from the increased impervious surface that will create potential landslides.

YOUR ACTION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Riding Meadow Road Development Plans

SEE THE SHOCKING PLANS YOURSELF!

Don't underestimate the impact! Review the full demolition plans and witness the scale of destruction they intend.

See the Complete Plans

Riding Meadow Road Meetings

YOUR PRESENCE IS CRUCIAL! Attend Key Meetings.

Planning Commission Meeting
May 19th, 5:00PM

Borough Council Meeting
May 19th, 6:00PM

Environmental Advisory Council
June 9th, 7:00PM

Riding Meadow Road Trail Loss

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED! Contact Officials Now.

Don't delay! Email our Borough Council and make it clear: this project is unacceptable and must be stopped. Click below to start with a prebuilt email to the Borough Council.

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Read the Official Fox Chapel Borough PARK COMMISSION'S STRONG OBJECTION TO SSA DEVELOPMENT

The Fox Chapel Borough Park Commission has sent a formal letter to Shady Side Academy outlining their strong objections to the proposed West Gate development. This important document details the Commission's concerns about the project's environmental impact, safety hazards, and disregard for community values.
Read the Letter (PDF)