Community

07/29 2019

Suspect in 2 burglaries on Juliet St Sun 7/28/19

These photos are of a white male, 40-50 years old, who was seen on Sunday July 28th at 2 PM inside two different apartments on Juliet Street.  One burglary was in the 3200 block and the other criminal trespass was in the 3400 block.

The actor was barefoot, and may be homeless but not sure. Please circulate these photo's to your neighbors with hopes that someone will know who he is or can provide any information on him.  He may still be wondering around in the South Oakland area.  If anyone should see him in the area please call 911 so that they can identify him.  

07/05 2019

BTCP Training Program

The A. Philip Randolph institute (APRI) works to build a world where minorities, the poor and working people make family sustaining wages and are fully included in our nation’s democracy.  As part of that effort the Pittsburgh Chapter of APRI offers education, mentoring, skills building and career training through the Breaking The Chains of Poverty (BTCP) program. 
 
BTCP Program
Breaking the Chains of Poverty • A Career Training program • Family-sustaining wages • Education, Mentoring and Skills Building • Trades/Crafts Union careers • 
 
Click here to visit the APRI website for more information.
07/04 2019

Pitt Community Conversation Series – 7/30/19 6pm WPU Ballroom

Tuesday, July 30th 6:00 – 7:30pm William Pitt Union, Ballroom
3959 Fifth Avenue University of Pittsburgh 
 
 The Office of Community and Governmental Relations invites

community members to learn more about University offices, programs,
and opportunities that may be of interest to our neighbors. We also
welcome your continued feedback and engagement as one of our
closest neighbors. 

 
The July meeting will feature the Pittsburgh Admissions Collaborative (PAC). For students who attend Westinghouse or University Prep, PAC provides a pathway to admission to the Community College of Allegheny County and Pitt. Additional programming and support for students along the way is also part of the pathway. 
Click below for a printable flyer.
  
 
04/16 2019

Oakland- Design Devt Review – Tue 4/23 6pm

OAKLAND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation is instituting a monthly public meeting to facilitate discussion between developers and community members. All residents are invited to learn more about the planning process and gather in a collective effort to advocate for quality projects. 
 
APRIL 23, 2019 | 6:00 PM
OAKLAND CAREER CENTER
294 SEMPLE STREET, PGH, PA 15213
Agenda:
1 Carnegie Mellon University Institutional Master Plan
CMU will present amendments to their Institutional
Master Plan and three proposed housing projects
Renovation of a newly purchased apartment building at Fifth Ave and Neville St
Construction of a new residence hall at Fifth Ave and Clyde St
Demolition of an existing building and new construction at Forbes Ave and Beeler St
2 Community Benefits Agreements
Learn more about the purpose of community benefits agreements and discuss community priorities for future agreements.
3 Community updates
Updates and announcements on other proposed
projects, community programs, and services
All current projects can be found on our website, along with corresponding meeting minutes, presentations, and feedback forms. 
For questions about upcoming meetings or other development projects, please contact Jarrett Crowell at 412.621.7863 ext. 23 or jcrowell@opdc.org.
Click below for printable flyer.      

 April 23 Design-Development Review Meeting.pdf

03/19 2019

Oakland- Design Devt Review – Wed 3/27 6pm

OAKLAND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation is instituting a monthly public meeting to facilitate discussion between developers and community members. All residents are invited to learn more about the planning process and gather in a collective effort to advocate for quality projects. 
 
MARCH 27, 2019 | 6:00 PM
OAKLAND CAREER CENTER
294 SEMPLE STREET, PGH, PA 15213
Agenda:
  1. 3440 Forbes Ave – Developer: Wexford Science + Technology – Proposal: New office high-rise
  2. Pittsburgh Playhouse 222 Craft Avenue – Developer: Point Park University – Proposal: Application for demolition
  3. Community updates – Updates and announcements on other proposed projects, community programs, and services. 
 For questions, contact Jarrett Crowell at 412.621.7863 ext. 23 or crowell@opdc.org
Stay updated on proposed and current projects at opdc.org/design-development-review
Click below for printable flyer.    

 March 27 Design-Development Review Meeting.pdf

 
02/20 2019

2nd Public Mtg on Development at Fifth & Halket – Mon 2/25/19 6pm

Second Public Meeting on Development at Fifth & Halket
Monday, February 25, 2019 6:00 PM, 294 Semple Street 
 
Walnut Capital is hosting a second meeting to discuss their proposed office building at Fifth Avenue and Halket Street. They will follow up on issues raised at the January 23rd meeting, propose strategies to address these concerns, and present a potential community benefits package. 
 
Contact jcrowell@opdc.org or (412) 621-7863 ext. 23 for more information.
Click here for printable flyer. 
02/20 2019

University Talent Alliance Seeking Job Applicants

Looking for a job with competitive pay and benefits? 
 
Carlow, CMU, Chatham, and Pitt are teaming up to launch a new jobs program called the University Talent Alliance, designed for residents from Oakland, Uptown, the Hill District, and Homewood. 
 
After completing a paid month-long training and mentoring program, residents will secure full-time employment at one of these universities as an administrative assistant. Four-year degrees are not required. 
 
OPDC is signing residents up now. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to work near where you live! 
 
Learn more at pittsburgh-id.com/talent-alliance 
 
Please reach out to Jarrett Crowell at
jcrowell@opdc.org or (412) 621-7863 ext 23
  
Click here for a printable flyer.
 
02/11 2019

Pgh Parks Conservancy Listing Tour Wed 2/20/19 6p

Speak up for your parks! Join the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh
Parks Conservancy and the Oakland Planning and Development
Corporation for a citywide discussion on making Pittsburgh parks
better for all at the Oakland Parks Listening Tour:
2.20.19 at 6 PM
Oakland Career Center Community Room 294 Semple Street 
 
Click here for printable flyer for more info.