Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation have been in talks with a developer who is pursuing a potential purchase of the TRYP Hotel for a conversion into affordable housing. LU and LC co-host a community review process for large new development projects. As part of that process and our own due diligence, LU and LC meet…
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the a Lawrenceville Happenings with visiting presenters from Pittsburgh Water, UPMC’s Hillman Cancer Center, and Pittsburghers for Public Transit. The meeting was hosted at the Healthy Active Living Center (4600 Butler St) from 6:30-8 PM and also via LU’s Facebook page. There were 7…
On Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at Tree Pittsburgh (32 62nd St). The CDAM focused on the proposed plans from Golden East Investors (GEI) for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s 62nd Street Site (6111 Butler St). This presentation was a chance to…
LIVE! in Lawrenceville will return Saturday, October 12th! This is Lawrenceville United’s annual fundraiser block party. We will be back at Bay41 from 1-5 PM with music, family-friendly games, beer/cider, raffles, and our Lynn Lewandowski Neighbor of the Year and Loretta Millender Community Partner of the Year awards. We had so much fun last year seeing…
The Lawrenceville Fireworks Committee is bringing Night at the Races back this fall! Join the committee and your neighbors for a night of horse races, 50/50, instant bingo, and good cheer at the Teamster Temple on Saturday, September 28th. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table (seats 10). You will be randomly assigned…
Lawrenceville United and Rep. Lindsay Powell co-hosted a “Housing For All” Resource Fair on Saturday 9/7/24 at Goodwill of Southwestern PA. Please see below for resources and recordings from the event! A huge thanks to everyone who attended and all of our partners who tabled & offered presentations to share valuable information and resources. Opening…
Join Lawrenceville United & Rep. Lindsay Powell for a “Housing For All” Resource Fair on Saturday 9/7/24 from 12:30-3:30 PM at Goodwill of Southwestern PA’s Workforce Development Center at 118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. The FREE event will feature information and resources for homeowners, renters, and prospective homebuyers. Free lunch & childcare provided. Schedule:…
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the a Lawrenceville Happenings with a focus on Community-Led Initiatives. The meeting was hosted at Attack Theatre (212 45th St) from 6:30-8 PM and also via LU’s Facebook page. There were around 10 in person attendees and 10 online participants. The meeting was led…
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted a Community Development Activities Meeting on the Mobility Enhancement District Implementation Plan. The meeting was hosted at Goodwill (118 52nd St) from 6:30-8 PM and also via LU’s Facebook page. There were around 25 in person attendees and 10 online participants. The meeting was…
Due to a high chance of severe storms that could prohibit the safe launch of the fireworks, the 78th Annual Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration has been moved to our rain date, Sunday 6/30. Much of the activities will remain the same, including food booths, train rides, exotic animal display, KSWA wrestling performance, live music from…
