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But this would only aggravate traffic congestion and force families to walk farther with housing carts full to the brim. Removing an extremely valuable parking lot is not the only issue with these renovations. The University said in April that the main focus of this project is to provide Pitt students with more space to sprawl out on some grass, hang out and get some studying done — basically turning the Quad into a mini-Schenley Plaza or Soldiers Lawn. There are some who are in favor of the changes — Claire Hickey, a rising junior majoring in mathematics and former resident of both Holland and Brackenridge, said she is tired of careless drivers ripping through the Quad.

Also, the green space would offer student groups an additional place to hold events. But excess noise could prove to be distracting to students living in the Quad if they are trying to study.

If Pitt really wanted to create an additional green space for students, it could have done it in a more creative, convenient location that would not have robbed people of a valuable parking space. Hillman Library is already undergoing renovations of its own, so it would have been easy for Pitt to create another grassy hangout spot there.

One of the sprawling concrete areas around Posvar could also have easily been replaced with grass and benches instead. These renovations are only going to add more complications to moving into a new dorm and traveling around the City — all for a parklet that could have easily been put somewhere else. Collab Column PA House race — excitement and indecision. Opinion Fancy high-rises have nothing on Central Oakland.

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