Neighborhood Block Party: 40th-42nd
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/bay41blockparty
Recap from Community Meeting for Renters
A resource workshop for renters was held on 10/22/2020. Check out the full video below or HERE to catch all the great information. Big thanks to all our partners: Hill District Consensus Group, Rent Help PGH, Hispanic CDC, Community Justice Project, CMU CREATE Lab, and Regional Housing Legal Services. Presentation from Lawrenceville United Presentation from…
Community Meeting for Renters
Are you facing challenges making rent due to COVID-19? Need support to stay in your home? Come learn about local resources that can help! Speakers will discuss applying for the PA CARES rent relief program, current status of the eviction moratorium, and accessing emergency services. Three ways to join: Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99886205261 Phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID:…
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Fall 2020 LU Membership Meeting
Join us for LU’s fall membership meeting on Wednesday, October 7th, at 6:30 p.m. There are three ways to participate (no RSVP or password necessary!): Join by Zoom video conference at https://zoom.us/j/4128027220 Join by Zoom phone conference by dialing 646-558-8656 and then entering meeting ID 412 802 7220 Watch via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/LawrencevilleUnited/ We’ll share some questions (and invite your own!) on how…
R1A Zoning Text Amendments go to City Council
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 information,…
Lawrenceville Conversation on Public Safety
Participate by… Zoom – https://zoom.us/j/4128027220 Phone – +1 646 558 8656, ID #: 412 802 7220 Facebook – www.facebook.com/LawrencevilleUnited
2020 Back 2 School Bash
You’re invited to our annual Back 2 School Bash! This free #sociallydistant supply giveaway will be held on August 29th 2020 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goodwill of SWPA (118 52nd Street Pgh PA 15201) located in #Lawrenceville. Our team of staff and volunteers will be distributing 10lb produces boxes from 412 Food Rescue and…
Neighbors in Need Crisis Fund
With support from the Pittsburgh Foundation, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation are offering emergency grants up to $500 to Lawrenceville residents and small businesses to meet urgent, essential needs. Any questions, please contact info@LUnited.org or 412-802-7220 for residents, and 412-621-1616 for businesses. If you’d like to support the fund, you can…
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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…
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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher applications open!
2020 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program The annual Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available to eligible residents of Allegheny County. Eligible individuals may receive one set of checks worth $24 to be spent at participating farmers markets. The 2020 Senior Farmers Market Program will look different this year due to COVID-19….