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The COVID-19 Corner: Information and local resources to protect and care for each other
Updated 4/17/2020 Now more than ever, it’s important that we work together as a community to take care of all our neighbors. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, LU is communicating with partners in Lawrenceville and beyond to anticipate needs in the weeks ahead. Please know that we’re here for you and don’t hesitate to…
Lawrenceville Farmers Market accepting vendor applications!
The 2020 vendor application for the Lawrenceville Farmers Market is now available. Interested applicants can mail an application or send a completed digital copy via email. For questions, please reach out to our Sarah Cole, our Market Manager: market@LUnited.org. For more information on the Lawrenceville Farmers Market, please click HERE or call us at 412-802-7220.
Tree Planting Request Form
Want to get a street tree outside your home for FREE? Please fill out the tree request form HERE and submit the completed version to info@LUnited.org or lvtreetenders@gmail.com.
Announcement of Open Position: Farmers Market Manager
To open as a PDF, please click HERE. — Announcement of Open Position Lawrenceville Farmers Market Manager Part-Time (10-15 hours/week), Year Round About Lawrenceville United Lawrenceville United (LU) is an inclusive, resident-driven community-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the quality of life of all Lawrenceville residents. LU is an equal opportunity employer…
Update on 27 51st Street (Sears Outlet)
Spear Street Capital (the owner/developer of the site) will be having a Zoning Board hearing on Thursday 2/6 at 9 a.m. at 200 Ross Street in the first floor conference room. This project is under the relatively new Riverfront (RIV) zone, and they are seeking relief from the zoning code for the following: Exceeding the…
Amendments to By-Laws
Lawrenceville United’s Board of Directors is recommending amendments to the organization’s By-Laws, which requires approval from our members. These amendments were recommended to improve Lawrenceville United’s Board Officer election process, improve the eligibility deadline to be a candidate for LU’s Board of Directors, and open up to 3 positions of the 15-member Board to “Legacy”…
Lawrenceville-Wide Public Safety Meeting Recap: 1/28/2020
The first Lawrenceville-Wide Public Safety Meeting of 2020 was held on January 28th at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Lawrenceville branch. There were approximately 40 people in attendance. Notes: State Rep. Adam Ravenstahl introduced himself as the state representative for 6th Ward (Lower Lawrenceville) and parts of 9th Ward (Central Lawrenceville)….
LCAN to Allegheny County Health Department: “Do something!”
As you likely heard or noticed, Pittsburgh-area air quality, particularly in Lawrenceville, was terrible in December. Air monitor readings at the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Liberty monitor in Clairton were frequently at or near the worst in the country. In Lawrenceville there were very high readings of PM 2.5 – hazardous particles (“particulate matter”)…