Chatham Village, Residential neighborhood in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, US.
Chatham Village is a planned residential neighborhood in Pittsburgh made up of groups of Neo-Georgian row houses, each holding eight to ten units, arranged around shared green spaces. The buildings are linked by pedestrian paths and interior courtyards, with garages built into the lower levels.
The Buhl Foundation built this community between 1932 and 1936 to show what well-designed, affordable housing for working families could look like. The project was a direct response to housing shortages during the years of the Great Depression.
Chatham Village runs as a cooperative, meaning the residents collectively own the entire property and manage it together. Walking through the shared courtyards, visitors can see how daily life naturally gathers around the common green spaces.
The neighborhood is best explored on foot, as the walkways between the house groups are easy to follow and well connected. Visitors should keep in mind that this is an active residential area and show consideration for the people who live there.
At the center of the community stands the Bigham House, built in 1849, which now serves as Chatham Hall for neighborhood gatherings. This building was already standing on the site when the new development was built around it.
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