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a map of
Spring Hill-Cityview.
Be sure to visit Spring
Hill's official website!
Visit the Allegheny
City Society
site.
Named for its
hilly topography, panoramic view of the city, and natural underground springs, Spring Hill/Cityview is located north of
downtown Pittsburgh.
Its neighboring communities include East
Allegheny,
Perry-South,
Northview
Heights,
Spring
Garden,
and Troy
Hill.
The community has a variety of attributes. Its location,
low crime rate, abundant greenery, diversity of residents, and traditional
neighborhoods all translate into a desirable area for families to
raise children and for the elderly to live securely.
Spring
Hill/Cityview is adjacent to Interstates 279 &579, as well as
Route 28, and is five minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Its location gives the community
easy accessibility to retail and recreation in both downtown
and suburban areas.
Although the community had German ethnic roots decades ago, neighbors
of diverse races, economics, and social status give the community
a melting-pot flavor today.
According to crime report statistics from the Bureau
of Police, the
community has one of the lowest crime rates in the City of Pittsburgh.
Its Community
Oriented Police officer is on duty at his mini-station in the community five days
a week, and observant neighbors maintain a network of Blockwatch that
is proactive in keeping criminal activity at a minimum.
Residents participate in the community in a multitude of ways.
Active neighborhood groups like the Spring Hill Civic League and
Cityview Citizens Association interact with city government to maintain
the community and organize year-round activities for community families.
Children's sports teams and a community ballfield are maintained
through the efforts of the Spring View Athletic Association.
The senior residents can participate in two different groups: Spring
Hill Seniors and Seniors From Spring Hill.Neighbors have worship
opportunities at Holy Wisdom parish and St. Michael's, ELCA.
The business sector of the community consists of two corner grocery
stores, Hamm's and Beatty's, Spring Hill Savings Bank, Brady's Memorial
Home, Sky-Vue Terrace, and a host of residents who work as independent
contractors from their homes.
Visitors are amazed at Spring Hill/Cityview's secluded, verdant
beauty and frequently remark that they were not aware of this bedroom
community nestled on the hilltop. All the neighborhood's amenities,
coupled with a glorious view of the Pittsburgh region, add to the
attractiveness of the community.
All in all, the 3,300 residents of Spring Hill/Cityview have chosen to live in a community that is one of Pittsburgh's best-kept secrets!
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