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04/25 2013

Any Interest In Organizing A Neighborhood Walking Tour?

If anyone is interested in organizing or participating in anything like this, contact SONG to see if we can get it going.
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Jane Jacobs Walk is a series of free neighborhood walking, biking, and transit tours that help put people in touch with their environment and with the people that live in their community. Think of a Jane Jacobs Walk as a moving conversation: a way to engage community members with the people and places that make your city great, or perhaps a way to observe what works and what doesn’t. The focus of a Jane Jacobs Walk can be anything (architecture, local culture and history, city planning, local cuisine, nature, etc.) as long as it gets people walking, observing their surroundings, and connecting with each other.

Anyone can host a Jane Jacobs Walk. All of our events are led by volunteers, either individuals or organizations, who have a passion for the places in which they live, work, and play. If you have an idea for a walk that you would like to host in your city, lets us know and we’ll help you make it a reality. Most Jane Jacobs Walk events take place annually on the first weekend in May to coincide with Jane Jacobs’ birthday.  Jane Jacobs Walks can also be organized and led at any other time of the year by enthusiastic local people or organizations.

Jane Jacobs Walk Website

04/24 2013

Calling all shoppers: Please support OPDC this Saturday! 4/27

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.

04/23 2013

Street Paving Proposal from Council District 3 posted 4/18/13

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

Council District 3 Website

04/23 2013

Green Team Meeting FIELDTRIP May 2013 Thu May 16 5:45PM

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.

 

04/23 2013

OPDC’s School 2 Career offering free workshops about The Pittsburgh Promise scholarships.

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

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04/21 2013

Final Approved Reapportioned City Council Districts 3/12/13

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.

Reapportionment Advisory Committee Website

04/21 2013

City Council Discussion On Parking Meters – Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:00 PM

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.

 Parking Authority Website