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Homewood Neighborhood Scattered Sites

INDUSTRY:
Housing

SERVICES:
Environmental

LOCATION:
Pittsburgh, PA

CLIENT:
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

URA homewood environmental Phase I ESA
URA homewood environmental testing
URA homewood environmental review

To support the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s predevelopment activities to encourage development in the Homewood neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, Sci-Tek was retained to provide Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). A total of 29 parcels were slated for development. The parcels were scattered along N Homewood Avenue, Hamilton Avenue, Frankstown Avenue, Bennett Street, and Felicia Way and grouped into three categories (A, B, C) based on address proximity. For this scope of work, Sci-Tek:

  • Provided a description of the subject site including current land uses.

  • Provided a general description of the topography, soils, geology, vapor intrusion pathways, and groundwater flow direction.

  • Reviewed reasonably ascertainable and reviewable regulatory information published by federal, state, local, tribal, health, and/or environmental agencies pertaining to the project area.

  • Reviewed historical data sources associated with the site, including aerial photographs, topographic and fire insurance maps, city directories, and other available data.

  • Conducted an area reconnaissance and environmental review including a visual inspection of adjoining properties with a focus on indications of hazardous substances, petroleum products, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), wells, storage tanks, solid waste disposal pits and sumps, and utilities.

  • Interviewed the owner of the site and others with knowledge of the development history of the site.

  • Prepared a written report of methods, findings, and conclusions.