PITTSBURGH — A YMCA in Pittsburgh is set to receive millions of dollars of renovations.
The Allegheny YMCA on the city’s North Side will be renovated at the start of 2025, according to a press release.
Grants and donations have raised up to $24 million to fund the renovation project.
The building is nearly 100 years old. It is expected to receive:
- Upgrades to common spaces, the kitchen, fitness facilities, the wellness floor, pool area, locker rooms and meeting rooms
- Renovation to 89 single-room units
- Installation of a sprinkler system, air conditioning, new elevators and ADA accessibility throughout the building
- Upgrades to access to natural light and air quality
- Renovation to an exam room
- Addition of an on-site childcare center
Non-resident spaces in the building will be closed while renovations take place. Anyone who is a member to this YMCA is welcome to continue using their services at any other facility while the project is happening.
The Allegheny YMCA will hold a community block party on Aug. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Food, music and family activities will be available.
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