Community

04/11 2013

ARTPGH + DESIGNPGH PUBLIC MEETINGS: APRIL 2013

PlanPGH

ARTPGH is developing a strategy for the City to engage local, regional and national artists, facilitate care for its extensive art collection, and involve artists in public space, facility and infrastructure design. DESIGNPGH is examining existing types of urban design and devise a plan with set guidelines that will inform future developers about the quality and character of design that is expected and feasible in our neighborhoods.

The public art and urban design plans are heavily dependent on public participation and are estimated to be completed over the next 9 months. There will be ongoing opportunities and subsequent public meetings for the public to become involved. Please visit planpgh.com to sign up for email updates related to ARTPGH, DESIGNPGH and other components of PLANPGH.

Six dates & locations to choose from

On April 22nd-25th, 29th and 30th, there will be a second round of public meetings for ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH, the Public Art and Urban Design components of PLANPGH, the City’s first comprehensive plan. These will be six “open house” meetings conveniently located throughout the City that will allow residents to participate near where they live or work.

RSVP is requested, but not required.

Check out the website for more details

04/09 2013

Frazier Farms Workday

 

This Saturday, April 13th will be the first work day of the season in Frazier Farms; please join us from 10am-2pm to help clean out vegetable beds, move soil and do any other garden prep you see fit! Frazier Farms is on Frazier St. at the end of Dawson St.

 

Please feel free to bring any garden tools, plant cuttings or maybe even snacks to share!

 

Gardening is not a requirement to attend, if you would like to just come out and meet some of your neighbors you are more than welcome to!

 

04/08 2013

Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) Final Report

The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) has contracted with the City of Pittsburgh to convene and facilitate an alliance of key stakeholders with an interest in improving Pittsburgh’s nighttime economy through RHI’s Hospitality Zone Assessment process.

The first priority is to establish stronger working alliances among nightlife venue operators, city agencies and departments, neighborhood organizations, educational institutions and social service agencies.

The RHI Final Report is completed and can be accessed on the website now.

04/08 2013

PennDOT Invites Volunteers to Join in Statewide Spring Cleaning

PennDOT is seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania effort that runs through May 31.
The cleanup event is an annual effort sponsored by PennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, state Department of Environmental Protection and other partners. Groups involved in PennDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program, which involves volunteers cleaning roadsides year round, are also encouraged to participate in the cleanup.
“These cleanup programs play a huge role in keeping Pennsylvania beautiful through cleaner roadsides and communities,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. “It’s my hope that more individuals get involved and join the thousands of dedicated volunteers that participate in these efforts year after year.”
Interested individuals can find a listing of cleanup events, resources for organizing a cleanup, and other information about the effort online at Great American Cleanup Of PA.
Groups interested in adopting a section of highway are encouraged to contact their local PennDOT County Maintenance office and ask for the AAH coordinator, or visit PennDOT District 11 (Allegheny County)
04/07 2013

Oakland 2025 Master Plan

Oakland 2025 Master Plan is the culmination of a year-long community engagement process  that included public design workshops, neighborhood dialogue sessions, community”walk-shops,” and stakeholder interviews.

The strategies fit into five distinct yet interrelated areas:  Housing, Transportation, Business and Development, Open Space and Art, Community Building.

For more info, check out the Oakland 2025 Master Plan information page.

 

 

04/06 2013

Next Oakwatch Meeting – April 15, 6PM

Councilman Kraus has arranged for Jim Peters, the Executive Director of the Responsible Hospitality Institute, to join us at the next Oakwatch meeting on April 17th to discuss how RHI will affect Oakland directly. This meeting will be at 6pm at the Oakland Career Center, located at 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Please enter the building through the Louisa Street side door.

Councilman Kraus recently did an update on this project in OPDC’s e-newsletter, which just came out today. There’s also some exciting news in this newsletter about work being done to transform the Bates Street gateway into Oakland and many exciting events that are taking place around the neighborhood this spring.

Check out the newsletter by clicking here

04/06 2013

Corner Coffee Shop Grand Opening:

‐MONDAY, April 22: Corner COFFEE SHOP Grand Opening: The Corner – Pittsburgh’s next “third place” – will launch its 6‐month pilot COFFEE SHOP on Monday, April 22! Menu includes a variety of coffees, teas, juices, and baked goods. Free wi‐fi. Visit with a friend, read a good book. Weekdays 7:30am‐1:00pm, 200 Robinson Street.
*** AROUND THE CORNER is sponsored by The Corner, 200 Robinson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, a program of Friendship Community Church.

To learn more visit The Corner’s website  or their Facebook page.

04/06 2013

Oakland Forever! and Taste Of Oakland! Event

‐FRIDAY, April 12, Oakland Forever! 4pm‐9pm, Oakland Business District & Schenley Plaza. Get your tickets in advance at the University of Pittsburgh Student Union or Carnegie Mellon Information Desk. Or, purchase admission the day of the event at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place or Schenley Plaza. Tickets are only $10 for Adults, $8 for Students, and $5 for Children Ages 12 & Under. Admission gets you an event T‐Shirt, Wristband, Walking Map, Access to A Taste of Oakland, Live Entertainment, and Carnival Rides! Presented by UPMC. Featuring, Hurley Associates, Hurley Insurance Brokers Presents: A TASTE OF OAKLAND! 4pm‐6pm in the Oakland Business District.

Visit the Oakland Forever! website.