A Green Team Announcement:
Please join us on Thursday, May 2nd to redesign Louisa Street!
7pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street. Discussion will include:
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Shop at Ten Thousand Villages in Squirrel Hill this Saturday, April 27th between 4pm-6pm and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to OPDC. Our staff will be there to greet and provide all shoppers with complimentary refreshments. This is a great way to get a head start on Mother’s Day and graduation shopping while supporting your local community development organization and fair trade artisans at the same time! Ten Thousand Villages is located at 5824 Forbes Avenue in the heart of Squirrel Hill’s business district.
posted 4/18/13 @ 12:14 pm
Spring 2013 Street Pavements
With your help and input, we have compiled a detailed list of streets within our district that we would like to be paved this Spring. The following list was sent to the Department of Public Works for their consideration in regard to which streets are most in need of repair.
Oakland
- Ward Street (between Cato & Frazier)
- 200-400 block of McKee Place
- Parkview (Oakland Square)
- Lawn Street (at Niagra)
- Zulema Street (between Ward & Bates)
- Pier Street
- Bouquet at Joncair
- Atwood (Parkview to Forbes)
- Mackey Street
- Swineburne at Parkview
- Oakland Way at Jet Way
This meeting will be taking a field trip to a “green” house in East Liberty next to Home Depot so arrive at 5:45.
Oakland Green Team Monthly Meeting
Thu, May 16, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Use Louisa St entrance)
The Oakland Green Team seeks to put the oak back in Oakland, improving trail connections and creating attractive open spaces. The team will identify, guide and implement greening activities throughout Oakland. They meet the third Thursday each month–all are welcome!
Contact David Zwier at dzwier@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 14 for more information.
Garden of Light: Works by Paula Crevoshay
April 13–August 11, 2013
Wertz Gallery: Gems and Jewelry, in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems
BugWorks
September 15, 2012–July 28, 2013
Experimental Gallery, First Floor Rear
Visit website for more info
04/23 2013
Frazier Field House
Agenda coming soon.
200 Ross St, Pittsburgh, PA
3247 Ward St owners seeking variance to replace 2 unit bldg in single family zone.
This was discussed at the SONG meeting on Wed 5/1. SONG is submitting a letter in support.
Do you have a child attending a City of Pittsburgh public or charter school? Do you work with youth or youth organizations?
OPDC’s School 2 Career (S2C) program is offering free workshops for adults interested in learning more about The Pittsburgh Promise. Students who attend a City public or approved charter school can be eligible for up to $40,000 in scholarships. S2C is providing these workshops to ensure your children or students receive the maximum award possible.
For more information about how you can become a Promise Coach, contact Karla Stallworth at 412.682.1144 or kstallworth@s2c.opdc.org
No details yet. Check back soon.
UPMC is submitting their 10 year plan for various property development to City Council. They will have a public forum to present the plan and asking for community input and questions. Scheduled for Tue 5/14/13 at 6PM at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Check back for more information.
After each decennial census, City Council is required to make changes to council districts to reflect the new population distribution throughout the City. Districts are required to be as equal in population as practicable, compact, contiguous, and in compliance with the federal voting rights act.
The 2010 Federal Census established the population of the City of Pittsburgh at 305,704–a decrease from 334,563 from the 2000 Census–putting the “ideal” district size at 33,967. Due to the population changes over the last ten years, current districts range in population from 28,695 to 39,259.
Check the website for maps and info.
SCHENLEY PARK RACE DAY Sunday, July 21
Our 10-day event closes with a bang as we continue with our races and car shows all day long. 8:15 AM to 10:15 AM Warm-up & Practice Laps 11:00 AM to noon Opening Ceremonies, Parade laps by Mustang Marque and Patron Parkers 12:00 to 5:00 PM Vintage Races 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM International Car Show on golf course
AGENDA ITEM AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL MEMBER COREY O’CONNOR Discussion on parking meters
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:00 PM
Residents who may have questions regarding the pay-by license plate parking meters recently installed throughout the city should be sure to check this FAQ sheet
for answers.
04/21 2013
Saturday 5/25/2013 Hours 9:00 a.m. To 2:00 p.m.
Event Name: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum “Love Your
Block” event
Event Type: Litter Cleanup Event
Event Location: 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsoring Group: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall &
Museum Trust, Inc.
Contact Person: Jamie Pavlot
Phone: 412-621-4253 x 226
E-mail: jamie@soldiersandsailorshall.org
Municipality: Elizabeth Borough
Event Notes: We encourage volunteers to bring garden gloves and
garden spades or tools.