Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on Proposal for 62nd St Site (6111 Butler St)
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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on Proposal for 62nd St Site (6111 Butler St)

ByEmma Gamble

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…

Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting at 3634 Penn Ave
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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting at 3634 Penn Ave

ByEmma Gamble

On Thursday, December 14th, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at New Alliance Federal Credit Union (3709 Butler St). The CDAM focused on proposed development at 3634 Penn Ave. The proposed plan calls for 50 rental units (townhome and apartment style) at the site. The meeting opened…

Recap of Community Meeting on Development at 135 51st St (Lobos Management)
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Recap of Community Meeting on Development at 135 51st St (Lobos Management)

ByEmma Gamble

On Thursday, November 30th, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at Goodwill’s Workforce Development Center (118 52nd St). The CDAM focused on proposed development at 135 51st St. The proposed plan calls for 15 rental townhomes to be built on the site. The meeting open with LU…

Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on UPMC Children’s proposed Heart Institute
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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on UPMC Children’s proposed Heart Institute

ByEmma Gamble

UPMC Children’s Hospital has proposed the development of a new 3-story Heart Institute to be built above their Mid-Campus Garage. As part of LU & LC’s community process, a Community Development Activities Meeting (CDAM) was held for UPMC Children’s Hospital to present their plans to the community on Thursday, 5/25 at 5:30 PM at the…

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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting with Camp Eight Capital regarding 108 43rd St (formerly Kaleidoscope Cafe)

ByEmma Gamble

Camp Eight Capital is proposing a new 100 housing unit development at 43rd & Willow St. As part of LU & LC’s community process, a Community Development Activities Meeting (CDAM) was held for Camp Eight to present their plans to the community on Thursday, 4/27 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was held virtually over Zoom…

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Community Meeting on Albion Development at Butler & McCandless

ByDavid Breingan

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…

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October 2022 Update on Thunderbird Cafe

ByDavid Breingan

Since a community meeting was hosted on 4/19/2022, LU and LC have been working with Thunderbird Cafe to finalize a revised consent agreement for their occupancy permit — and work through practical ways to implement it. An amended consent agreement that includes all of the topics of discussion at the April 2022 community meeting has…

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LU and partners head to court to defend inclusionary zoning, affordable housing, and diverse neighborhoods

ByDavid Breingan

Organizations representing Pittsburgh neighborhoods where housing costs are soaring filed a motion to intervene in a case defending inclusionary zoning, affordable housing, and diverse communities August 16. 2022—Pittsburgh is facing an escalating crisis in housing affordability. In response, the City passed an inclusionary zoning ordinance this spring, requiring new large developments to set aside units…

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Let’s Talk Mobility: Lawrenceville Community Meeting

ByHelen

Join us for a virtual public community meeting to learn about various mobility initiatives in Lawrenceville and share your thoughts and priorities. Topics will include smart loading zones, Pittsburgh’s new bikeshare system, OpenStreetsPGH, Amazon, and more. Register in advance at bit.ly/March31CDAM Click here to register in advance: bit.ly/March31CDAM

Community Meeting on Holy Family development
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Community Meeting on Holy Family development

ByDavid Breingan

Please join us on Tuesday, September 14th at 6 p.m. for a virtual community meeting regarding updates on the Holy Family development. E Properties & Development will be presenting their latest plans in anticipation of an upcoming Planning Commission hearing. As part of Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation’s community process, you are encouraged to attend…