Oakland

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
08/08 2020

Pitt Letter To Neighborhood About Moving Forward in 2020

Attached is a letter from Vice Chancellor Paul Suppowitz about how Pitt plans to move forward with the students and long-term residents of Oakland. Several paragraphs excerpted below.  See the letter for complete info. 
 

In Service to Community: In addition to our Pitt Pandemic Service Initiative, we’re continuing to find new ways to serve and support the communities we call home. Whether it’s helping to get technology into the hands of those who need it most, offering virtual babysitting classes or getting meals to local families, our faculty, staff and students aren’t letting the pandemic stop them from partnering and engaging with our neighbors. 

 
Help Spread the Message: We’ve created signage for use in our campus buildings and would love it if you’d consider picking one of your favorites and printing it to post in your window to reinforce the message in our surrounding neighborhoods. If you don’t have a printer at home but would like to request a copy, please let us know and we’ll be happy to put one in the mail for you. 

 
Who to Contact: The Community and Governmental Relations team has and will continue to bring the latest updates to our neighbors through virtual neighborhood meetings (such as OPDC Oakland‐wide monthly meetings) and communications such as this letter. We are available at cgrinfo@pitt.edu or 412‐624‐7755. You can also stay current with Pitt’s plans by visiting coronavirus.pitt.edu. 
 

 PittCOVIDLetter.pdf

07/30 2020

Pitt Comm Compact And Other Covid–19 related Info

The
University of Pittsburgh has created coronavirus.pitt.edu, as a source of information and updates on the coming year. 
 
To specifically help foster the health and safety of all, the University of Pittsburgh presents the principles of the Pitt Community Compact—drafted by Pitt undergraduate, graduate and professional students—to uphold the health and safety of our community. 
https://www.coronavirus.pitt.edu/pitt-community-compact
05/17 2020

ImportantI Info about Primary Election Tue 6/2/20

pdf icon ElectionDayPrimary2020.pdf
pdf icon PADOS_MailInApplicationAllegheny.pdf

Election day: Tuesday June 2, 2020
Some things have changed from the past. 
 
Postmarks do NOT count!  Applications and Ballots must be RECEIVED by deadlines.
The main website for voting information is available at
AlleghenyCounty.us/elections/voter-services.aspx 
 
ONLY ONE PHYSICAL POLLING PLACE FOR WARD 4 (all of South Oakland)
Posvar Hall, 230 South Bouquet Street, across from intersection at Sennott St. 
 
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE: 5pm Monday May 18, 2020
LAST DAY TO REQUEST MAIL-IN BALLOT: 5pm Tuesday May 26, 2020
LAST DAY TO VOTE BY MAIL-IN BALLOT: 8pm Tuesday June 2, 2020 
 
See attached flyer for more info.
Mail-in Ballot Application with instructions also attached.
03/10 2020

Swinburne St Reopens!

The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is pleased to announce the opening of Swinburne Street in South Oakland. The road will remain open until final paving is done in the spring. Swinburne Street will then be fully reopened with unrestricted two way traffic. 
 
This follows five months of construction to stabilize the slope. Swinburne is one of several streets that have been affected by landslides over the last few years due to extreme weather conditions. 
 
For questions, please contact the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure at domi.streets@pittsburghpa.gov or 412-255-8850.  More information on the project and periodic updates can be found at https://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/current-projects.

Project construction photos are below. (Credit: Department of Mobility and Infrastructure)

08/16 2019

Street Closures In Oakland 8/17-25

Several Oakland Streets will be closed 8/18-25 due to Pitt & CMU Student Arrival 
 
Three Oakland streets adjacent to Carnegie Mellon University will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, as first-year students move into their residence halls for orientation. CMU’s weeklong orientation program aims to help incoming students learn about each other, campus life and the local community.
Click here for OTMA post with more info
 
07/12 2019

Boulevard of the Allies Betterment Project; single-lane restrictions begin

Route 885 Boulevard of the Allies Betterment Project Began, July 11, in Pittsburgh  
Source: PennDOT   
 
The $7.08 million project includes milling and resurfacing, concrete patching, minor structure repairs, traffic signal replacement at Bates Street, ADA curb ramp work, utility adjustments, and bicycle safe grate installation between the Liberty Bridge and Bates Street in Pittsburgh.
 
Work will begin with single-lane restrictions on the Boulevard of the Allies from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weeknights in the Oakland section between the Birmingham Bridge and Bates Street through early August.
 
Additionally, daylight work requiring single-lane restrictions may occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
 
Construction activities will then shift to the area between the Birmingham Bridge and the ramps to the Crosstown Boulevard and Liberty Bridge. Overnight and off-peak daylight lane restrictions will occur in this section.
 
Additionally, two weekend closures for paving operations may occur. This work has not yet been scheduled. Information will be provided prior to any work occurring.
 
Swank Construction Company LLC is the prime contractor. Work will be coordinated with other projects located in the same vicinity.
 
The overall project is anticipated to conclude by late January 2020. 

 
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.
  
 
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.