Market Square, Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh's Market Square is located in Downtown Pittsburgh at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Market Street. It has traditionally been the heart of the city and is currently undergoing a revival with several new apartments and retail spaces planned.

The Square was created in 1764 when John Campbell mapped out the city plan. It was home to the first courthouse, the first jail and the first newspaper, the Post-Gazette, which was established in 1786.

Currently, revitalization efforts are being discussed. Simple ideas included expanding outdoor cafes, painting light poles, cleaning up litter and increasing police patrols. Bigger suggestions called for closing streets, tearing out marble planters and putting in some playground equipment.