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Arsenal and Leslie Parks Planning: March Update
ByHelen March 4, 2015

3.11.2015 You are invited to a Community Parks Celebration, Thursday, March 26th, from 6-8pm! The celebration will be held at the Greybox Theater, 3595 Butler Street, and will feature an unveiling of the Arsenal and Leslie Parks master plans. Enjoy refreshments and celebrate the culmination of a planning process that has engaged residents, business owners, athletic…

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Arsenal and Leslie Parks Planning: March Update
ByHelen March 4, 2015May 7, 2015

3.11.2015 You are invited to a Community Parks Celebration, Thursday, March 26th, from 6-8pm! The celebration will be held at the Greybox Theater, 3595 Butler Street, and will feature an unveiling of the Arsenal and Leslie Parks master plans. Enjoy refreshments and celebrate the culmination of a planning process that has engaged residents, business owners, athletic…

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Duncan Park Update
Byinfo May 27, 2014June 8, 2016

5.27.2014 Update Residents in Upper Lawrenceville may have noticed some activity at Duncan Playground. The Department of Public Works has begun work to dismantle the current playground equipment. As many know, this site has been vandalized and left in terrible condition over the years. We have received regular complaints regarding some of the activity underway…

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Fort Willow Development
ByHelen March 21, 2014June 2, 2015

5.21.2015 Please see this presentation from Fort Willow Developers for drawings and further details about the project. Summary: A meeting was held on April 27, 2015 at the National Robotics center on the Fort Willow development project. Over 60 people were in attendance and the architect, principal, and a traffic engineer presented the designs for the…

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City-wide Responsible Hospitality Planning:
ByHelen February 20, 2014March 5, 2014

Lawrenceville United, Lawrenceville Corporation, and other community organizations and agencies have been working closely with City of Pittsburgh departments and the Responsible Hospitality Institute (link) to create a plan and recommendations to help steward the growth of responsible managed nighttime entertainment districts in our City, including the Lawrenceville business district. In 2013, the Lawrenceville community…

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Recertification of RPP Area A Issues
ByHelen February 19, 2014March 5, 2014

A message from the Office of Councilwoman Deborah L. Gross: This past fall, a series of public meetings were held to explain a proposal to divide what is now known as RPPP Area A into three smaller “sub-areas,” allowing for more efficient and effective enforcement of the Residential Permit Parking Program in Area A. This…

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Squareview Apartments (3415-3417 Butler Street)
ByHelen January 30, 2014January 31, 2014

UPDATE: Zoning Hearing Zoning Board of Adjustments 200 Ross Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 2.13.2014 9:20a Zone Case #: 37/14 Chip Desmone will present plans for new 4-story multi-residential structure (12 units total) and 4,304 sq.ft. of the first floor to remain vacant for commercial use integral parking spaces. Seeking relief from the Zoning Code’s maximum height…

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Arsenal Park Community Planning
ByHelen October 30, 2013November 7, 2013

November 21, 2013 6:30pm Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 220 40th Street [Entrance is located on 40th Street across from St. John’s Way. Separate Handicapped access available as well.] Join us to begin discussion around planning and developing Arsenal Park into a great place for residents, visitors, and all community stakeholders! Child care provided for children 3 –…

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Parking Concerns and Issues in Lawrenceville
ByHelen October 16, 2013November 7, 2013

LU continues to receive many questions and concerns around parking. The Pittsburgh Parking Authority attended the Happenings Block Watch in September and discussed issues relative to enforcement and the new meters that will be installed in Lawrenceville. Some residents were concerned that their streets are not being enforced effectively. Since the meeting, the Parking Authority…

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