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A special interest group of corporate real estate developers is suing to ensure they can continue to profit off of the displacement of low-income families in Pittsburgh One of the key areas highlighted in the Gainey Administration’s transition team report is the critical need for more affordable housing for Pittsburgh families. And yet, on the…
Community Meeting on Mintwood Warehouse Conversion
Please join us on Monday, January 29th at 7 p.m. at the regularly scheduled 6th Ward Block Watch for an important community meeting. The meeting will be located at St. Augustine’s Church in the Lower Room. Lawrenceville Properties LLC is proposing a conversion of a currently unused warehouse on the 3600 block of Mintwood Street…
The Vandal (4306 Butler St.)
ByHelen
3.11.2015 Owners of the building 4306 Butler Street, Joe Hilty and Emily Slagel, are planning to open a casual dining restaurant there this summer. The restaurant will be open 11am – 10pm 6 days a week (closed Mondays) and will offer mid-price options like sandwiches ($8-10) and simple entrees ($12-18). Emily, who also owns Mid-Atlantic…
2019 LIVE! In Lawrenceville
ByHelen
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…
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Update: off-street parking requirements for rowhouse neighborhoods
In March, Mayor Peduto introduced zoning text amendments with a goal of “improving pedestrian safety, enhancing neighborhood walkability, and promoting non-vehicular mobility.” Under this proposed legislation, minimum parking requirements would be reduced from 1 to 0 in R1A (residential, single-family attached AKA rowhouse) neighborhoods like Lawrenceville. Maximum parking requirements would remain the same (4). For more…