 Tom's
Run is a 317 acre forested property owned by the Western Pennsylvania
Conservancy (WPC). Originally acquired for future transfer to Allegheny
County as a natural area, this vision did not materialize which
prompted WPC to explore alternative uses for the site.
WPC contacted the Hamer Center to assess the viability of Tom's
Run for residential development, recreation and open space conservation.
The Hamer Center worked closely with WPC staff to analyze the
suitability of the site for the type of development that WPC was
considering. This included identifying the unique challenges presented
by the site -- steep slopes, flood plains, and heavily forested
areas; conducting preliminary demographic and housing analysis;
and determining the amount of acreage suitable for development.
Equipped with this information, WPC is now in a better position
to determine what may be feasible for Tom's Run in the future.
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