Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on Liquor License Transfer at 4839 Butler St (to be Solera Wine Co)
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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on Liquor License Transfer at 4839 Butler St (to be Solera Wine Co)

ByEmma Gamble

Tyler Borne and Aaron Gottesman of MES Hospitality LLC are in the process of a liquor license transfer for at 4839 Butler St. The site is set to be named Solera Wine Co. As part of LU & LC’s community process, a Community Development Activities Meeting (CDAM) was held for MES Hospitality LLC to present…

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Recap of Community Meeting on Pressure Chemical

ByDavid Breingan

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…

Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on Liquor License Application at 4609 Butler St (to be Lawrence Hall)
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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on Liquor License Application at 4609 Butler St (to be Lawrence Hall)

ByEmma Gamble

LH Hospitality Co. has applied for a liquor license at 4609 Butler St. The site is set to be named Lawrence Hall. As part of LU & LC’s community process, a Community Development Activities Meeting (CDAM) was held for LH Hospitality Co. to present their plans to the community on Thursday, 5/25 at 5:30 PM…

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…

Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on 5438 Butler St (formerly Nied’s Hotel)
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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on 5438 Butler St (formerly Nied’s Hotel)

ByEmma Gamble

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…

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

ByDavid Breingan

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…

Recap from April Happenings Community Meeting: Kickoff to Mobility Enhancement District and possible Residential Permit Parking Changes
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Recap from April Happenings Community Meeting: Kickoff to Mobility Enhancement District and possible Residential Permit Parking Changes

ByEmma Gamble

Our April Happenings Community Meeting was hosted on 4/13/2023 at 6:30 PM at Arsenal Middle School at 220 40th St. The Happenings are the once monthly community meetings hosted by LU and LC on the second Thursdays of the month. This particular Happenings served as a kickoff meeting to a month’s long community process around…

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ZBA Approval of Variance Request for 5303 Butler St

ByEmma Gamble

On February 2, 2023, Albion Residential met with the ZBA to review their variance request for 5303 Butler Street. The variance requested was a 71′ high building (45′ maximum building height currently permitted). The ZBA has approved the requested variance with conditions, including:  “The building design shall include 12′ stepbacks from Butler St and the…

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You’re Invited: Community engagement around mobility and parking solutions

ByEmma Gamble

Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation are inviting all Lawrenceville community members to join us for a multi-pronged engagement process to discuss the Mobility Enhancement District (MED) proposal to improve mobility and infrastructure, along with the potential changes to Residential Permit Parking (RPP) for our neighborhood. Feedback can be provided at in-person meetings/open houses or online…