A new small Sewickley park outside The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center will soon be open to the public. The lawn outside the main entrance to the renown entertainment and educational venue at 418 Walnut St. has been under construction since July.
The borough owns the land and the lawn but not the theater, itself. That is owned by an independent, film-driven arts nonprofit. Borough engineer Mike Galet said the parklet is expected to be open in early October.
“The project is substantially complete,” Galet said Sept. 17. “We’re just waiting on some electrical work and final project closeout.
“There are significant landscape improvements including new trees, shrubs and flowers and associated landscaping. There is an open plaza space that will serve as a multi-purpose open area. There’s going to be tables, furnishings and chairs.
“The intent is to be able to go there and hang out during the day. We have some light features that were added, including some string lights and a couple lighted bollards to light up the sidewalks.” Environmental renovations are part of a nearly $93,400 project that was awarded to Pittsburgh-based Vermont Stone & Horticulture in May .
Council President Cynthia Mullins said the project is the culmination of several years’ worth of effort. “Council has been discussing the space in front of the theater since 2019,” Mullins said Sept. 17.
“It’s wonderful to see this project come together. It’s going to be a lovely addition to our.