New Amsterdam held a community meeting June 2, 2011 when the deck was initially proposed. At that time, they met with the community regarding the development of a rooftop dining space. The community was generally supportive as long as measures to screen the rooftop and control the noise were included in the plan. They have…
The Application Deadline has been extended until August 9th! Lawrenceville United (LU)[1] works to improve the overall quality of life for Lawrenceville residents and stakeholders. LU has worked over the past twelve years to eliminate blight throughout Lower, Central, and Upper Lawrenceville by targeting nuisance and problem properties and prioritizing the demolitions, acquisition and redevelopment…
Killing Lawrenceville Trees Lawrenceville United, Tree Pittsburgh: Lawrenceville Tree Tenders, and thousands of volunteers have come together over the years to plant hundreds of trees not only in our new and old green spaces, but all along residential and commercial corridors . The trees provide improved air quality, water conservation and stormwater mitigation, as well…
Join us August 6th at our newest Lawrenceville garden space at 5p for food, crafts, and great information!
A community meeting for Industry Public House was held on June 11th. We had about 20 residents in attendance. The owners presented their plan to expand their dining area. Industry has received no violations since opening in March, 2012. They will be expanding their current kitchen, and then putting more dining table seating in the new expanded area. They…
The business owners who will be leasing this space from Wylie Holdings have applied for a special exception from the Zoning Board to open a small brewery at 4901 Butler Street. They had a hearing on March 7, 2013. There were no objectors at the hearing. Steve Sloan, the owner, has offered to meet with any…
Lawrenceville United, a community-based non-profit organization working to protect and improve the quality of life of Lawrenceville residents and stakeholders, is seeking a highly productive, strategic, and experienced individual to join our team of dedicated, community advocates and professionals to staff a new parent-engagement program focused on the East End. For the full job posting…
4305 Butler Street (Industry Public House) LVW LLC is proposing expansion to Industry Public House (4305 Butler Street). Under the zoning code it is a 1,400 sq. ft. expansion of existing restaurant (general). They are requesting the following: Special Exception: 911.04.A.57 use as restaurant (general) in LNC zoning district is a Special Exception Join us…
3345 Penn Avenue PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DEVELOPMENT WILL NOT AFFECT THE BUILDINGS THAT HOUSE ENGINE HOUSE 25 WINES, THE ROBERTO CLEMENTE MUSEUM, AND RIEDER PHOTOGRAPHY. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS OCCURRING IN THE PARKING LOT NEXT TO THEIR BUILDINGS. THE INFORMATION BELOW COMES DIRECTLY FROM THE ZONING BOARD AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY CONFUSION OR CONCERN….
Kick-off Event June 20th | 4p – 7p Goodwill | 118 52nd Street Refreshments, Program Information, and More! A major initiative aimed at reducing unemployment in Lawrenceville by linking residents to job-training programs is being launched by a partnership that includes two community organizations – Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation – and Goodwill of Southwestern…
