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Calling all residents wanting to get involved! Lawrenceville United is hosting a community service fair at Arsenal Park on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We have more and more groups joining our service fair! Come to get information about these organizations and learn how to volunteer: Lawrenceville Organic Community Garden Lawrenceville Farmers…
5.21.2015 Please see this presentation from Fort Willow Developers for drawings and further details about the project. Summary: A meeting was held on April 27, 2015 at the National Robotics center on the Fort Willow development project. Over 60 people were in attendance and the architect, principal, and a traffic engineer presented the designs for the…
Help shape the future of Pittsburgh Public Schools! In December 2013, PPS released the plan “Whole Child, Whole Community,” which was created with feedback from the community. The Plan sets forth a path to help the District address two critical issues–financial stability and academic performance as well as reach our vision: ALL children will graduate…
We Love Woolslair Night is a family fun night for current Woolslair families, and also potential Woolslair families within Woolslair’s feeder area. Activities will include bingo, face painting, luminary decorating, make your own Mardi Gras mask, free dinner, and more! The kindergarten teacher will be on hand to lead pre-K activities for young children who…
In an effort to find responsible ownership and care for unwanted parcels and vacant homes, Lawrenceville United offers the acquisition of the property through an Request for Proposal program (RFP). Each RFP will have information on the land available, as well as timelines and instructions for submissions. 2014 Vacant Lot RFP 2014 Vacant…
Canterbury Place Updates and Renovations 2.13.2015 From UPMC: The project inside Canterbury Place has been going well. We are currently working on the 4th and 3rd floors. Our schedule has us completing the 4th floor work in May and the 3rd floor work in July. We will start the 2nd floor work after the 4th…
UPDATE: 2.27.2014 On February 25th, Judge James rendered a decision in favor of Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation’s appeal of the zoning decision for the Thunderbird expansion. For more information check out these articles: http://www.pghcitypaper.com/Blogh/archives/2014/02/28/surprise-court-order-complicates-thunderbird-expansion-plans http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/03/01/Judge-rules-against-popular-club-s-plans/stories/201403010052 http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/the-next-move/2014/02/thunderbird-expansion-rejected-by.html?page=all ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Update: 8.1.2013 Zoning has approved the Development at 41st and Butler. Currently Lawrenceville United is appealing the…
Lawrenceville United, Lawrenceville Corporation, and other community organizations and agencies have been working closely with City of Pittsburgh departments and the Responsible Hospitality Institute (link) to create a plan and recommendations to help steward the growth of responsible managed nighttime entertainment districts in our City, including the Lawrenceville business district. In 2013, the Lawrenceville community…
A message from the Office of Councilwoman Deborah L. Gross: This past fall, a series of public meetings were held to explain a proposal to divide what is now known as RPPP Area A into three smaller “sub-areas,” allowing for more efficient and effective enforcement of the Residential Permit Parking Program in Area A. This…
Arsenal Elementary will be hosting a group tour on Friday, February 28th from 10-11 AM. The tour will include an information session with the acting principal, a tour of the National Historic Landmark building, a chance to see a kindergarten class in session, and a Q&A with kindergarten teachers. Space is limited, so please RSVP…
