07/03 2019

​Home Buyer Workshop Sat 7/13/19 8:30am-4:30pm at Career Ctr

Saturday July 13, 2019 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Community Room – Oakland Career Center 294 Semple St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 

 
Home Buyer Workshop.
Topics include shopping for a home, mortgages, insurance, maintenance, etc.
Workshop features presentations by loan officers, real estate agents, home inspectors, and insurance representatives.

Lunch will be provided. 
 
Click on the link for a printable flyer.

 HBE 7_13_19 Flyer.pdf

Homebuyer Education Certificate awarded upon completion.
For a full list of workshops or to
register call: 412.281.9773 or visit:

http://www.nwwpa.org/workshops.htm 
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. 

 
 
06/03 2019

“Better Recycling, Better Burgh” Workshops To Improve Recycling

'Better Recycling, Better Burgh' Workshops Work to Improve Recycling Throughout the City 
 
The Office of Mayor William Peduto, Bureau of Environmental Services,  Division of Sustainability & Resilience, and the Department of Environmental Protection to host two separate informational workshops on  June 5 and June 12 on the importance of recycling and waste reduction. 
 
Four informational workshops, demonstrating the importance of recycling and how to improve recycling and reduce waste in the City. Residential sessions are designed for people in single-family dwellings and small apartments; commercial sessions are specifically for businesses and multi-unit apartments. Topics in the workshops will include:

  • Changes in recycling guidelines
  • New regulations
  • Tips to reduce waste
  • Hard-to-recycle materials
  • Expert panel discussion
Click here to see official press release for more info.
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

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.