Institutions

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

04/04 2019

Housing Celebration and Resource Fair 4/30/19

Housing Celebration and Resource Fair
FREE TO ATTEND 
 
April 30, 2019 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 412 Boulevard of the Allies 
 
The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) is hosting a Housing Celebration and Resource Fair as an opportunity for residents to meet with HOF and URA Housing staff, along with 15+ local housing organizations. Come learn about programs and services for tenants and homeowners in Pittsburgh, and ask questions regarding anything housing-related.
Click here for flyer and more info.
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.
 
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.
02/06 2017

2017 Application Period Begins For 2nd “Pgh Lab” Program

Mayor William Peduto, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Innovation & Performance, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the Housing Authority, and the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority today announced the opening application period for the second cycle of the PGH Lab program. 
 
PGH Lab is a program designed to connect local startup companies with the City of Pittsburgh to explore new ways to use technology and new services to make local government more efficient, transparent, sustainable and inclusive. The program gives the companies an opportunity to beta test their products and gain valuable feedback. During the pilot period startups will be connected with a “city champion” that will guide them through the 3- 4-month pilot period. 
 
Click here to read the full press release for more info.

09/19 2016

PennDOT/CMU Forbes Ave Projects Website Updated

PennDOT/CMU Forbes Avenue Improvement Projects Website Updated

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On, August 31st, a public meeting was held to share the design plans and schedule for the Forbes Avenue Betterment Project and the Oakland/CMU Forbes Corridor Improvements Project. Over 250 people attended the meeting held at CMU’s University Center, Rangos Ballroom.

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For more information about the initiative, history of the project and project updates visit the project microsite.

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Click here to view or download the presentation.

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Submit a comment form by Monday, September 26th.     

09/18 2016

S Oakland Neighborhood Block Party Tue 9/20 5:30-7:30pm

pdf icon Invidual-Block-Party-South-Oakland-Dan-Marino-2016.pdf

South Oakland Neighborhood Block Party
Tuesday 9/20/16 5:30-7:30pm
Frazier St near Dan Marino Field
  • Meet your neighbors!
  • Friendly dogs welcome
  • Enjoy FREE FOOD!
  • Any university/college students welcome
  • Mingle with students and other Oakland neighbors
  • Students receive a free Oakland t-shirt


Hosted by:
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Point Park University
  • Oakcliffe Community Organization (OCO)
  • South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG)
08/14 2016

Free Small Business Resource Fair – Gov Edition – 9/6 4-7pm City-Cnty Bldg

September 6, 2016
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
6th Floor, City-County Building 
 
The Mayor's Office in partnership with the URA will host a complimentary, government focused, Small Business Resource Fair. The purpose of the event is to offer small business owners in-person access to representatives from all relevant departments within city services (zoning, permits, ADA compliance, etc.). You will have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered ― all in one location. This event would be ideal for small business owners such as restaurateurs, retail owners, contractors, etc. 
 
Click here to register for the event