02/26 2015

Public Meeting On Proposed Hyatt Hotel – 3/9 7pm – PAA 4215 Fifth Ave


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See plans for a proposed Hyatt Hotel in the Pittsburgh Athletic Association’s parking lot and offer your thoughts and input.

Date: Monday, March 9, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Avenue
Contact wwilson@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext.15 for more information

 

02/17 2015

Public Mtg On Proposed Marriott Residence Inn – Mon 2/23 7p – Oakland Career Ctr


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Public meeting:
Proposed Residence Inn by Marriott
Monday, February 23, 2015 7pm
Oakland Career Center
294 Semple Street
See plans for a proposed Residence Inn by Marriott on Forbes Avenue and offer
your thoughts and input.
02/13 2015

WindNest Project At Schenley Plaza – ZBA Hearing CHANGED


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They are postponing the ZBA hearing regarding the WindNest project, pending the outcome of design revisions that will have an effect on the scale.

The project will no longer be on the March 5th agenda. We will continue to pass along any updates we receive regarding the project.

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There is a renewable energy/public art installation planned for Schenley Plaza. They need setback and height approvals at zoning board – hearing is March 5 at 10 AM, 200 Ross Street 1st Floor.   Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is partnering with the artists on this project.
From the artists: 
"Please encourage people to get in touch with us directly if they have any questions or would like to learn more."

01/27 2015

Green Team Mtg – Thur 2/19 6pm – Oakland Career Ctr 294 Semple St


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Next meeting: Thursday, February 19th, 2015, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street.
Tree Pittsburgh is helping the Oakland Green Team educate and prepare residents about fruit tree maintenance to ensure this community orchard in South Oakland is sustainable and successful. Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 am Tree Pittsburgh will lead a pruning and maintenance workshop at the orchard; 3213 Parkview Avenue, all are welcome.

01/27 2015

Oakwatch Mtg Wed 2/18, 6-7:30pm at Career Ctr – 294 Semple St


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  Next meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 6pm. Location: Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street (enter from Louisa Street door).
  Oakwatch will be hosting guest speaker Cameron McLay, the City of Pittsburgh’s Chief of Police. Oakwatch plans to forward Chief McLay Oakland-specific topics prior to the meeting, so that he can come prepared to address our concerns. 
  Please send your questions/concerns to Oakwatch or bring them up next community meeting and we will pass them on.
11/13 2014

Appeal For Overoccupancy Fines For Charles Eckenrode 11/18 8AM


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11/18/14 8:00 am Courtroom 821-City County Building before Judge Robert C. Gallo
Charles Eckenrode is appealing fines related to:
LO § T10 §§111.1 Certificate of Occupancy Permit 06/17/2014
LO § T9 §§922.02 FAIL TO SECURE A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 06/17/2014
LO § T9 §§926.76(B) 4 PERSONS IN ONE FAMILY HOUSE 06/17/2014
Interested parties are encouraged to attend.
11/13 2014

Solarize Allegheny Project To Increase Solar Technology Use


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Solarize Allegheny is a unique and exciting community-based outreach and marketing campaign that inspires residents and small businesses go solar. The goal of the campaign is to double the amount of solar in Allegheny County over two years through a series of Solarize campaigns.
The project is made possible by the generous support of the Heinz Endowments and with assistance from our wonderful partners – Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT), Conservation Consultants, Inc., GTECH Strategies, and the Solar Unified Network of Western Pennsylvania.
Below is a description of the project with links to even more information and the application.
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 About Solarize Allegheny

We’re Bringing The Solar Store to You.

 Over the next two years, Solarize Allegheny will launch multiple 20-week local community campaigns. We’re expanding solar across our county by making the purchase of solar more affordable and convenient for residents and businesses. Be a part of this exciting effort to bring more clean energy to our communities.

 With Solarize Allegheny, our goal is to double the amount of solar installed across our county over the next two years by using SmartPower’s proven on-the-ground community outreach that demonstrates that solar makes sense for residents and business owners.

 Phase 1 of Solarize Allegheny will launch in three communities (or coalitions of communities) in January 2015. Phase 2 will launch in late spring of 2015.

 Any Allegheny County municipality or City of Pittsburgh neighborhood is eligible to participate. Solarize Communities and will be selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

 The RFP from Communities for Phase 1 can be found at www.SolarizeAllegheny.org.   The deadline for submitting an RFP for Phase 1 is Friday, December 12, 2014

10/02 2014

Planning Commission Hearing On UPMC Master Plan – Tue 10/21 2PM


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The UPMC Institutional Master Plan is scheduled for Planning Commission action on Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 PM, 200 Ross Street, First Floor hearing room.
This would be a continued hearing from May 13.
The plan and a recently-added appendix can be found here, left side of the page:
09/08 2014

Developer Plans For Former Cnty Hlth Dept Bldg At 3333 Forbes At City Planning Tue 9/9/14


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(according to OPDC staff, 9/9 is only a briefing before the commission. The actual hearing will be 9/23)
“According to the agenda of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission, an affiliate of Valdosta, Ga.-based Ambling University Development Group, plans to call its new 389-unit apartment building Skyvue.
The project is proposed to replace the former Allegheny County Health Department building at 3333 Forbes Ave. and a few smaller neighboring properties near the heart of Oakland.”
To read the full article:
To view the proposal:
 

South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG)

SouthOaklandPgh.org
06/23 2014

Public Forums Held For Feedback On Selection Of Next Police Chief


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Public safety meetings to garner feedback on selection of the new Chief of Police:

  • Zone 2 – Thursday, June 26 @ 6 p.m. – Teamsters Local 249, 4701 Butler St. – Lawrenceville, Pgh, PA 15201
  • Zone 5 – Tuesday, July 8 @ 6 p.m. – The Kingsley Association*, 6435 Frankstown Ave. – Homewood, Pgh, PA 15206
  • Zone 4 – Tuesday, July 22 @ 6 p.m.- Jewish Community Center*, 5738 Forbes Ave. – Squirrel Hill, Pgh, PA 15217
  • Zone 1 – Thursday, July 24 @ 6 p.m. – Our Lady Queen of Peace Church*, 907 Middle St. – Brighton Heights, Pgh, PA 15212

(* Location tentative pending availability)

For more info, go to

http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/release?id=3168