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Recap of Community Meeting on Pressure Chemical

On Thursday, July 27th, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at St. Augustine Church. The CDAM focused on the proposed addition to Pressure Chemical. Please see below for information related to this CDAM on Pressure Chemical and a proposed expansion. Pressure Chemical has acquired a lot next…

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Community Development Activities Meeting: Camp Eight Capital @ 108 43rd St (formerly Kaleidoscope Cafe)

Camp Eight Capital is proposing a new 100 housing unit development at 43rd & Willow St. As part of LU & LC’s community process, you’re invited to attend this open and public meeting to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback on Thursday 4/27 at 6:30 PM. You can attend virtually by Zoom (register at…

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Request for Proposals: Construction Management Consultant

Lawrenceville United (LU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and protecting quality of life for all Lawrenceville residents. Newly in 2023, LU is becoming a program administrator for the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP), a program of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) that provides deferred loans and grants to assist low-income homeowners in bringing their homes…

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2023 LU Board Elections + Spring Membership Meeting

The LU Spring Membership Meeting & Board Elections will be held on Thursday 6/8 at 6:30 p.m. at Goodwill’s Workforce Development Center (118 52nd Street) and streamed live on LU’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LawrencevilleUnited. More information about the meeting: How to become a member, or renew your membership: If you need to renew your membership, or have never…

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March “Happenings” meeting 3/9/23: 2022 crime in review

Lawrenceville Happenings Community Meeting, March Edition Review of 2022 Crime Please join Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation on Thursday 3/9 at 5:30 PM for our monthly “Happenings” community meeting. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will review crime stats in Lawrenceville for 2022. Our local police zone will be in attendance for updates & questions. 5:30 PM,…

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Tickets on sale for NIGHT AT THE RACES

Night at the Races: an event to benefit the 77th annual Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration Saturday, January 21st, 6:30 PM Teamster Temple, 4701 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Horse races & betting + auction race 50/50 Instant Bingo Super Bowl poll Dinner buffet, beer, soda, water included with ticket price $20/ticket. Contact Lawrenceville United at…

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Remembering Ms. Loretta, “the Bible of Lawrenceville”

We’re sad to share that Loretta Millender, who was known as the “Bible of Lawrenceville,” passed away Tuesday 12/6/22 at home after battling cancer for many months. A longtime Lawrenceville resident who helped found Lawrenceville United in 2001 and stayed involved through our 20+ years as an organization, Ms. Loretta was a true community builder:…

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We’re hiring: Community Engagement & Program Manager

View this job description as a PDF here. Announcement of Open Position Community Engagement and Program Manager Lawrenceville United, a community-based non-profit organization working to protect and improve the quality of life of all Lawrenceville residents, is seeking a highly productive individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills who is passionate about community-driven revitalization and…

Recap from Community Meeting on Albion Development (Butler & McCandless)

A community meeting was hosted on 11/15 to review Albion Development’s proposed new mixed-use, 300-unit project at the corner of McCandless Avenue & Butler Street. We had robust attendance in-person at the Persad Center and across Zoom & Facebook Live. Please see below for materials from the meeting: Meeting notes Project Sheet with basic details…

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Community Meeting on Albion Development at Butler & McCandless

Albion Development is proposing a new, mixed-use development at Butler & McCandless, with approximately 300 housing units and new commercial space. As part of LU & LC’s community process, you’re invited to attend this open and public meeting to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback on Tues. 11/15 at 6:30 PM. This is a…