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Building Innovation is a collection of stories by 90.5 fm WESA reporters about the Pittsburgh region focusing on efficient government operation, infrastructure and transportation, innovative practices, energy and environment and neighborhoods and community.

Keystone Crossroads Presents Urban Waterfront Series

Beginning today, Keystone Crossroads unveils their new series on urban waterfront development.

The Keystone Crossroads initiative looks at the challenges facing cities in the commonwealth.  Today, marks the beginning of the initiatives urban waterfront series. Keystone Crossroads reporter Irina Zhorov and editor Naomi Starobin join us to talk about the series and how cities can make better use of their waterfronts for economic and recreational development.

Also in the program, a conversation about funding, Kathleen Kane and train derailment regulation with Governor Tom Wolf.  We also hear how a local health center will benefit from additional Affordable Care Act funding.

More Essential Pittsburgh segments can be heard here.

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