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Lawrenceville United Bi-Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections 5.29.2013

We would like to invite you to attend our General Membership meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 @ St. Augustine’s Auditorium at 6:30p.  Each year, Lawrenceville United hosts two (2) General Membership meetings, in the spring and fall to report on the work that has been completed, the work that is planned, and to engage…

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Lawrenceville Tree Park Whole Foods Day May 22nd!

On April 6th, over 50 residents and volunteers came out to finally transform a blighted lot into our first tree park; a design and initiative that has been underway for 5 years.  Tree Pittsburgh: Lawrenceville Tree Tenders, along with board and staff of Lawrenceville United, and Lawrenceville Corporation staff worked with the crews from Western…

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The Abbey – 4635 Butler Street

1.26.2015 The Abbey Group, LLC applied for zoning approvals and a liquor license last year to operate The Abbey – a coffee bar and restaurant/ lounge.  Construction has started on the outdoor patio for the business on Home Street.  The Abbey’s zoning requests were approved with specific conditions to mitigate the impact on adjacent residents…

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Responsible Alcohol Management Program Training April 15th REGISTER TODAY!

Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United are providing local Responsible Alcohol Management Program training with the help of Legacy Healing Center for liquor serving establishments as part of our continued responsible hospitality work. Most Lawrenceville businesses are already RAMP certified but this is an opportunity to send new employees or send long time employees for a refresher. …

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Lawrenceville Tree Planting & Tree Park Celebration 4.6.2013

On Saturday April 6, 2013 the public is invited to participate in two exciting Tree Pittsburgh Lawrenceville Tree Tenders (LTT) events. Tree Planting: 45 new trees will be planted in Lawrenceville: 12 street trees throughout our neighborhood and 33 trees in Lawrenceville’s newest green space – the Tree Park at the corner of Stanton Avenue…

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Community Meeting for C & R Towing

C & R Towing at 5247 Butler Street will attend the 10th Ward Block Watch on April 9th at 6:30p to discuss their application to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for use of existing one story structure as vehicle/equipment repair (general) with off-site parking located at 5013 Butler St.  The Zoning Board of Adjustments has scheduled a hearing on April…

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Pittsburgh Party For A Purpose Fundraiser For Lawrenceville Farmers Market Raised Over $3,000!

On March 22nd, Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose hosted Grown in Lawrenceville a fundraiser for the Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market. The party will featured entertainment from Lawrenceville DJ Fernando Marti and 720 Records’ Nate Da Phat Barber, a live performance by the Beagle Brothers, a photo booth operated by Palermo Photos, tarot card reading, local food tastings, and raffle prize…

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New Business at 47th and Butler Update

On Tuesday March 19th, the Abbey Group, LLC presented their plans for 4635 Butler Street.  The community, in general, seemed interested in their plans and ideas for the space.  Nearby residents expressed concern over parking and noise.  LU will be working with the owners on plans to  mitigate the impact that the establishment could have…

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Community Meeting for Development at 234 38th Street

Proposed construction of 234 38th Street & 234.5 38th Street requires zoning approval. E Properties and Development LLC is building 2 new 3-story single-family dwellings with one parking pad in the rear. They are seeking Variance 903.03.D.2: Minimum 1800 sq. ft. lot size required, 1200 sq. ft. requested Minimum 15 ft. front setback for unit 2…