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2019 LIVE! In Lawrenceville
Join us for 2019 LIVE! in Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville United’s annual party and fundraiser celebrating the neighbors, volunteers, and leaders that make Lawrenceville special. The evening happens on 9/7/2019 from 7-10 p.m. at the Teamsters Local Union 249 in Lawrenceville. Admission includes food and drinks from local businesses, fun games, and music spun by Arie Cole. Tickets…
LU testimony at PPS public hearing re: proposed school closures on 2/22
In response to a proposed plan to reconfigure Pittsburgh Public Schools, LU provided testimony at the February 22nd public hearing in front of PPS administration and the School Board. Read our full testimony HERE. Are you a parent, caregiver, student, or community member interested in supporting strong public schools? Get involved with our PEP Rally…
Apply for a free tree in front of your property!
Interested in a free street tree in front of your property? Complete the application HERE by March 15th and email it to the Lawrenceville Tree Tenders at lvtreetenders@gmail.com or drop it off to us at LU at 4839 Butler Street. Trees provide many benefits to the neighborhood. Read more about them here.
LU and partners head to court to defend inclusionary zoning, affordable housing, and diverse neighborhoods
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…
LU provides testimony regarding off-street parking design standards
A public hearing at City Council was held on Wed. 4/21 on Council Bill 2021-1085, which creates new design standards for off-street parking for single-family attached homes. This comes after advocacy from Lawrenceville United and 11 other organizations called for this additional measure, among other measures, to limit the propagation of driveway curb cuts on walkable streets,…
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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on 5438 Butler St (formerly Nied’s Hotel)
A person-to-person liquor license has been applied for by the potential new owners of 5438 Butler St (formerly Nied’s Hotel) as plans for new ownership and development for the space are finalized. As part of LU & LC’s community process, a Community Development Activities Meeting (CDAM) was held for Camp Eight to present their plans…