Spring. Who doesn’t like the word, the season—especially Pittsburghers? The snow, the slush, the cold winds, and the low temperatures are gone, at least for a while.
This issue welcomes spring with articles featuring AIA-honored building designs; a repurposed architectural landmark; and a pictorial survey of some interesting Pittsburgh-history events.

We go beyond the Strip, but not too far, to the Imani School in the East End as it lives its second life, again as a school building. Designed by internationally known Pittsburgh architect Tasso Katselas, the school is providing a unique setting for its students but, as you will learn, it needs a helping hand right now to continue on its mission.

Also featured are design projects recently honored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA): two buildings, Pusadee’s Garden, the popular restaurant in Lawrenceville designed by mossArchitects, and a project at the former Ohringer department store in Braddock by the Strip-based architectural firm Rothschild Doyno.
For a fascinating dose of Pittsburgh history and photographs, William McCloskey—whose prose has graced our pages many times—shares some of the discoveries that motivated his creation of a daily Facebook page that has become very popular.

Plus, there’s a lot to learn about and enjoy in our usual departments, from finances and real estate to art and the profiles of our “Meet” section.

“Life is like a taxi—the meter keeps running whether you’re getting somewhere or standing still.”