Hearings/Meetings/Planning

12/05 2020

Oakland Wide Mtg 12/15/20 6pm

OAKLAND-WIDE COMMUNITY MEETING
Tuesday December 15, 2020 at 6pm on Zoom
 
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation holds monthly public
meetings to facilitate community discussion about development, policy, and
topics of interest to neighbors. This is a required Development Activities Meeting
(DAM) for both projects. 
 
Agenda:
Clark Street Holdings
has an update to their design for the former Marathon gas station site at 3500 Forbes Avenue.
255 Atwood Street
This project includes a proposed small building addition to the rear of the
existing two-story building and a first floor rear deck. 
 
See the link below for flyer.

 December+15+2020+Oakland-Wide.pdf

11/17 2020

Residents Needed For Oakland Plan

The Oakland Plan
 
The Oakland Plan will create a 10-year plan with a shared vision for Oakland's future and the projects and programs necessary to make that vision a reality.
 
Once adopted by the Planning Commission, the Oakland Plan will become City policy and guide public and private investments in the area. New land use regulations, transportation and infrastructure improvements, and public programs may also be recommended by the plan. The plan area generally includes the neighborhoods of North Oakland, Central Oakland, South Oakland, and West Oakland.
 
Click on the link below for the flyer.

 OaklandPlanFlyerV3.pdf

For more information visit
https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/oakland
06/25 2019

Urban Design Workshop – Thu 6/27/19 At Soldiers & Sailors

The Pittsburgh Department of City Planning is hosting a workshop on Thursday, June 27 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum at 4141 Fifth Ave, that will focus on the design of buildings and the public realm on Fifth and Forbes Avenues.

The meeting will be an open house format where you can speak with planners and developers. There will be two identical sessions: 10 am-1 pm and 5 pm-8 pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
 
What can you expect? Discussions on Urban Design, New Regulations, Current Projects, Oakland Plan. 

 
 
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. 
09/18 2018

Community Mtg On Pitt Master Plan Tue 10/9 6p

 

Attached is a flyer about the Pitt Master Plan community meeting, which is next week on Tuesday, October 9 at 6pm. This will be our first opportunity to see a draft of Pitt’s Master Plan, so we really encourage residents to attend and share their input if they are able.
 
University of Pittsburgh Campus Master Plan Community Meeting
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
University Club, Conference Room A
www.fm.pitt.edu/master-plan-2018  
Click here for flyer.
04/14 2018

Oakland BRT Public Mtg – Tue, 5/15/18 6-7:30p OPDC Career Ctr, 294 Semple St

 Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, Port Authority of Allegheny County, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh have proposed a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that connects Downtown Pittsburgh with Uptown, Oakland, and several other communities. 
  
In addition to enhancing public transit, this project has the potential to unlock development and contribute to neighborhood growth and link residents to job centers, educational opportunities, medical services, and cultural attractions. 
 
The project’s current estimated capital cost is $195 million. 
 
Click here for more info and full meeting schedule.
Oakland Public Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: OPDC Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Who: Riders of the 61, 71 and P3 series bus routes. Riders of the P7 and P71 series bus routes who cannot attend a meeting closer to their neighborhood
.
Getting there: The closest outbound bus stop is Forbes at Halket (serviced by bus routes 28x, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93 and P3). The closest inbound bus stop is Fifth Avenue at Chesterfield Road (serviced by bus routes 28X, 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93 and P3)