"Yes, like everyone else, I do drive to the grocery store. But I also shop in my condo, on line, in my pajamas and have groceries delivered to the mail room, just an elevator ride away."

 

 

Gateway Towers Condominium: Services & Shopping

 

Pittsburgh’s thriving downtown neighborhood offers numerous services,
including day spas, florists, doctor’s offices, and banks.

 

A Gateway Towers and Downtown Pittsburgh panorama

 

 

There’s also a wide variety of shopping experiences, ranging from small boutiques to department stores. Whether you’re shopping for jewelry, wine, electronics, specialty clothing, or just a cup of coffee, you’ll find it within walking distance of Gateway Towers. More choices can be found at Station Square, just across the Monongahela River by foot or light rail.

 

Looking for a house of worship? There are five churches downtown: St. Mary of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, First Presbyterian Church, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Smithfield United Church of Christ, and First Lutheran Church of the Epiphany.

 

Need groceries? Pittsburgh’s fabled Strip District and its many vendors of fresh produce, meats, seafoods, and ethnic fare are a walkable distance from Gateway Towers.

 

And for the first time in 14 years, there is a grocery store in Downtown Pittsburgh. Opened in March 2008 the Rosebud Fine Food Market and Deli, located in the Encore on Seventh Building at the intersection of 7th and Ft. Duquesne Blvd. While not a full-service store, it offers good selection of organic fruits and vegetables, meats, prepared foods, and a variety of staple items.

 

Perhaps you prefer the convenience of shopping online. Register with Good Apples and purchase top-quality produce, meats, seafood, specialty breads, organic food products, and more for delivery to Gateway Towers on Wednesdays and Fridays.

 

Don't have a car? No problem. Gateway Towers is host to a Zipcar automobile. To become a Zipcar member, see https://www.zipcar.com/ Be sure to indicate that you are a Gateway Towers resident so that you will be added to our "group" membership with its benefits - which include no membership fee!.

 

Headed for the airport? Take the 28X bus. Pickup is at the Liberty Avenue stop between the Hilton Hotel and Gateway Center 3, and with minimal stops you'll be taken to the terminal door. The return trip will let you off at the stop by Gateway Center 4. Cost is $2.60 each way.

 

And speaking of public transportation, with a PortAuthority pass seniors ride the bus, light-rail ("T"), and inclines free of charge.

 

A recent Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership survey reveals preliminary results that Gateway Towers residents contributed toward:

 

  • 54% of downtown residents have lived here for 2 years or less
  • 58% lived in Allegheny County prior to moving downtown
  • 31% listed Downtown Pittsburgh as their number one choice in their housing search
  • when asked "how satisfied are you with your decision to live downtown" – 9.9 being very satisfied – the average rating was 8
  • 98% of residents identified themselves as 1-2 person households

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(updated 10/18/08)