10th Ward Public Safety Notes – October
This month, there were 3 deaths from suspected heroin overdose in the 10th Ward. Read October’s 10th Ward public safety report for more information.
This month, there were 3 deaths from suspected heroin overdose in the 10th Ward. Read October’s 10th Ward public safety report for more information.
Organizations representing Pittsburgh neighborhoods where housing costs are soaring filed a motion to intervene in a case defending inclusionary zoning, affordable housing, and diverse communities August 16. 2022—Pittsburgh is facing an escalating crisis in housing affordability. In response, the City passed an inclusionary zoning ordinance this spring, requiring new large developments to set aside units…
The position involves community outreach, community planning, constituent relations, data collection and analysis, and policy research and analysis. Although there are several responsibilities and tasks detailed below, it is anticipated that this position will focus primarily on specific community outreach and planning activities coordinated or supported by Lawrenceville United, including: Responsible Hospitality Planning and Outreach,…
Understanding Implicit Bias How can someone’s race, sex, age, and other characteristics influence the way we see and treat them even when we are genuinely trying to be unbiased? What concrete steps can we take to help prevent this from happening in our workplace, our neighborhood and in our family? To help answer these questions,…
4305 Butler Street (Industry Public House) LVW LLC is proposing expansion to Industry Public House (4305 Butler Street). Under the zoning code it is a 1,400 sq. ft. expansion of existing restaurant (general). They are requesting the following: Special Exception: 911.04.A.57 use as restaurant (general) in LNC zoning district is a Special Exception Join us…
Update: 1/22/2018 Lawrenceville United, Lawrenceville Corporation, and six residents filed a protest/petition to intervene in opposition to another proposed liquor license at 5238 Butler Street due to community concerns about owner James Haney’s criminal background that were raised during their first application in 2013. The City of Pittsburgh and Representative Dom Costa also filed petitions to intervene. We thank Councilwoman Deb Gross, Mayor Peduto, and Rep. Dom Costa for…