Allegheny County Parks Foundation
Allegheny Green Web Coalition of Partner and Advisor Organizations

The Green Web envisions countywide connectivity through greenspace including county and municipal parks, conservation lands and other community assets, with an emphasis on diverse outdoor experiences and access for all residents. The planning effort began and is guided by identifying nodes of populations lacking green space access. These wellness and mobility desserts were identified by the Allegheny County Health Department and more than 20 organizations.

The Green Web employed an interactive web-based Storymap to share, continuously update and explain the project. The metrics and methodologies developed are transferable to other counties and are scalable to municipal plans. The Green Web is to be adopted as part of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and will guide greenway and trail development. Implementation is underway, as the Allegheny Parks Foundation along with Hollow Oak and Allegheny Land Trusts and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council identify local trail connections and regional connections to the Great Allegheny Passage Trail Network.