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In March, Mayor Peduto introduced zoning text amendments with a goal of “improving pedestrian safety, enhancing neighborhood walkability, and promoting non-vehicular mobility.” Under this proposed legislation, minimum parking requirements would be reduced from 1 to 0 in R1A (residential, single-family attached AKA rowhouse) neighborhoods like Lawrenceville. Maximum parking requirements would remain the same (4). For more information,…
Join Our Board
Each year, Lawrenceville United elects members to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization. We have staggered elections so ½ of the Board is up for election/ re-election each year, and terms are 2 years, though you are permitted to serve more than one term (but have to be re-elected). We have had…
Lawrenceville Celebrates 70 Years of Community Fireworks
The 70th Annual Independence Day Celebration will take place at Arsenal Park on Saturday, July 5, 2014, drawing over 3,500 people from all over Pittsburgh. LAWRENCEVILLE – PITTSBURGH, PA – For 70 years, the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville has continued to hold an Independence Day festival that is filled with softball and baseball games,…
Follow up materials for 3710 Charlotte proposed development
Icon Development presented their plans for a proposed 4-unit residential development at 3710 Charlotte Street at the 6th Ward Block Watch on November 28th. For those original meeting notes and the presentation, please click here. In response to resident questions/concerns that were brought up afterwards, Icon Development has provided some follow up materials. Please see below:…
Recap from Housing For All: Inclusionary Zoning as a Tool to Preserve Affordability
The second of three “Housing For All” community meetings was held on Wednesday, October 17th at 6 p.m. at Goodwill of Southwestern PA’s Workforce Development Center. The meeting focused on Inclusionary Zoning as a tool to preserve affordability. Please see below for materials and notes from the meeting: Presentation from Lawrenceville United & Lawrenceville Corporation…
Group Tour of Arsenal Elementary
Arsenal Elementary will be hosting a group tour on Friday, February 28th from 10-11 AM. The tour will include an information session with the acting principal, a tour of the National Historic Landmark building, a chance to see a kindergarten class in session, and a Q&A with kindergarten teachers. Space is limited, so please RSVP…