On Tuesday, November 26th, the Pittsburgh School Board voted to open the public process to begin conversations on closing Woolslair Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year and moving the students to Arsenal Elementary. The final vote to close the school will not occur until March 2014, and public hearings will be held every month to…
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)…
Kick-off Event June 20th | 4p – 7p Goodwill | 118 52nd Street Refreshments, Program Information, and More! A major initiative aimed at reducing unemployment in Lawrenceville by linking residents to job-training programs is being launched by a partnership that includes two community organizations – Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation – and Goodwill of Southwestern…
If you’ve ever noticed a broken down or expired car parked on your block for months at a time, you may have wondered what could be done about removing it. Our guide shows the step-by-step process for reporting a car as abandoned, and what actions the police will take as a result of your complaint.
