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McCandless Playground Renovations — Cast Your Vote!
The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works will be renovating the McCandless Playground (at the corner of Carnegie St and McCandless Ave) in the 2026 construction season. Due to limited funding and space limitations, the City’s DPW is not conducting robust engagement, but would like to solicit feedback on 3 proposed color schemes and…
Lawrenceville Community Meeting: Liquor License at 4207 Butler Street
ByHelenThis month, the new owners of 4207 Butler Street (formerly Hambones) will join us to discuss their plans for a new bar and restaurant. You are invited to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback on this matter. We hope that you will join us to ensure that community plans and development project reflect the…
2019 Board Elections
Want to make a difference in your neighborhood? Consider running for an open by-ward position on Lawrenceville United’s Board of Directors! What does the Board do? The Board governs the organization and is ultimately responsible for LU’s conduct. The Board is responsible for setting LU’s goals in pursuit of its mission to improve and…
Love Your Block Round 2 & ReEnergize Pittsburgh’s “BLACK AND GOLD CITY GOES GREEN” Blitz
ByadminOn October 5th, Lawrenceville United will be hosting a second round of work at Paper Street Place, thanks to ServePGH’s “Best Block Revitalization Project” by the Mayor’s Love Your Block program . Volunteers will work from 9a – 2p focused on laying stepping stones, sealing the mural created by local artist David Calfo, planting blubs…
Youth Swim Lessons (Open to Community) Coming to Arsenal School!
The YMCA and Arsenal Middle School have teamed up to offer youth swim lessons to the community on Mondays and Wednesdays, from February 23/25 to April 13/15, at Arsenal’s pool…all for a very affordable price. There are classes for the following age groups: 6-36 months (parent & child class), ages 3-5, and ages 6-12. All…
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Inclusionary Zoning Explained
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)…

