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Recap from Housing For All: Inclusionary Zoning as a Tool to Preserve Affordability

ByDavid Breingan

The second of three “Housing For All” community meetings was held on Wednesday, October 17th at 6 p.m. at Goodwill of Southwestern PA’s Workforce Development Center. The meeting focused on Inclusionary Zoning as a tool to preserve affordability. Please see below for materials and notes from the meeting: Presentation from Lawrenceville United & Lawrenceville Corporation…

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Recap from Housing for All: The State of Housing in Lawrenceville

ByDarrell Kinsel

Many thanks to the Office of Councilwoman Deb Gross, Lawrenceville Corporation and the Department of City Planning for partnering on this effort.  The hosting partners provided updates on the state of housing in Lawrenceville, displacement, and what’s being done about it. Thank you to all of the attendees who shared their stories and experiences. Be sure to check…

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Inclusionary Zoning Explained

ByDavid Breingan

As Lawrenceville’s housing market has exploded, one of Lawrenceville United’s top priorities for the neighborhood is preserving affordable housing. One tool LU has advocated for is Inclusionary Zoning (IZ). For more information on Inclusionary Zoning, please see the brief on IZ below. To download as a printable document, please click here.   Inclusionary Zoning (IZ)…

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Update on Lawrenceville Nomination to the National Registry of Historic Places

ByDavid Breingan

Representatives from Michael Baker International, the City of Pittsburgh, the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office attended the 10th Ward Block Watch on 2/13/2018 to provide an update on efforts to nominate Lawrenceville to the National Registry of Historic Places through the National Park Service. For more information, please see the presentation below. Presentations will also…

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9th Ward Block Watch Meeting Notes for October and November

ByDavid Breingan

Please see below for meeting notes and materials for the 9th Ward Block Watch meetings in October and November. October 18, 2016 – 9th Ward Block Watch and community meeting on Hatfield Row project: Original agenda. Meeting notes. Public safety report. Presentation from Gupta Properties. November 15, 2016 – 9th Ward Block Watch and community…

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10th Ward Block Watch Meeting Notes – 11/7/16

ByDavid Breingan

The November 10th Ward Block Watch Meeting was held on 11/7/16 at Goodwill of Southwestern PA. Please see below for materials related to the meeting: Original agenda and full meeting notes. Public safety report from Zone 2 Police. November update from PWSA. Presentation by Jake Voelker of Cannabis Company of PA. Project sheet for Cannabis Company…