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Recap of July Lawrenceville Happenings: URA Housing Opportunity Fund

Our Lawrenceville Happenings were hosted on Thursday, 7/13/2023 at 6:30 PM at New Alliance Federal Credit Union at 3709 Butler Street. This meeting focused on the URA’s Housing Opportunity Fund and affiliated programs and LU and LC provided updates on events and happenings around the neighborhood. There were 2 in person attendees and 8 virtual…

77th Annual Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration
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77th Annual Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration

The 77th Annual Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration is just a little over two weeks away! The Fireworks Committee is happy to announce that the event will take place July 1st from 11 AM – 9:30 PM at Arsenal Park (rain date July 2nd). Please review the schedule listed on the flyer seen in the picture…

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Recap of LU Spring Membership and Board Elections 2023

Our Lawrenceville United Spring Membership Meeting and Board Elections were hosted on Thursday, 6/8/2023 at 6:30 PM at Goodwill at 118 52nd St. This meeting took the place of our monthly Happenings meetings that occur each second Thursday of the month. This Spring Membership meeting focused on LU updates and events and allowed LU Board…

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)

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…

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Allegheny County Whole Home Repairs Program 2023 Application (Apply May 30-June 30, 2023)

Action Housing has opened the application for Allegheny County Whole Home Repairs Program for 2023. Funding is available to fix severe issues like damage to your home’s roof, windows, and foundation. The money can also go towards accessibility modifications so someone managing a disability can live in the house. Who can apply? To qualify, applicant(s)…

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

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)

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…

Recap from May Happenings Community Meeting: Close Out to Mobility Enhancement District and possible Residential Permit Parking Changes Community Process
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Recap from May Happenings Community Meeting: Close Out to Mobility Enhancement District and possible Residential Permit Parking Changes Community Process

Our May Happenings Community Meeting was hosted on 5/11/2023 at 6:30 PM at Goodwill at 118 52nd 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 close out meeting to a month’s long community process around a…

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Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting with Camp Eight Capital regarding 108 43rd St (formerly Kaleidoscope Cafe)

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…

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

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…