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Inclusionary Zoning – March Update
A robust community process was held in the fall of 2018 that included three well-attended community meetings discussing the state of housing in Lawrenceville and the prospect of inclusionary zoning as a way to ensure affordability as the neighborhood grows. (For all the presentations and notes from that process, click here.) On February 19th, Councilwoman…
Joint LU/LC statement regarding TRYP Hotel
Updated statement on 1/10/2025: As part of our due diligence on the future of the TRYP Hotel, LU and LC have been learning more information since our statement in December. Please see below for some clarifying details about the status of the TRYP Hotel and what we know about the proposed project at this stage. …
Pittsburgh Party For A Purpose To Host Fundraiser For Lawrenceville Farmers Market
On Friday, March 22 from 9p – 2a,Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose will be hosting the event Grown in Lawrenceville to raise funds for the Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market. The party will feature entertainment from Lawrenceville DJ Fernando Marti, a live performance by the Beagle Brothers, a photo booth operated by Palermo Photos, local food tastings, artwork on display,…
Applications for LU Board are OPEN
Interested in serving on the LU Board of Directors? Lawrenceville United relies on having a great Board of Directors. The Board is an all-resident group of volunteers that’s integral to our mission of improving and protecting the quality of life for all Lawrenceville residents. The Board of Directors shapes the direction of LU, oversees the Executive Director, votes on…

Recap of Community Development Activities Meeting on URA Request for Proposals on 62nd St (6111 Butler St)
On Thursday, February 22nd, at 6:30 PM, Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation hosted the Community Development Activities Meetings at Tree Pittsburgh (32 62nd St). The CDAM focused on the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s open Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 62nd Street Site (6111 Butler St). The RFP is open until February 29, 2024….
Presentation from Duncan Park Kick-Off Meeting 2018
Duncan Park Kick-Off Presentation Lawrenceville United hosted a kick-off community meeting on Duncan Park on Tuesday, March 6th at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center, 118 52nd Street. Duncan Park is a decommissioned City of Pittsburgh Park currently in the process of transformation to a community orchard and neighborhood play space. The project is led by a dedicated…