Oakland

05/09 2016

Public Mtg On Craft Pl Project (former Cadillac Dealership) THIS Wed 5/11 7pm


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Please see attachment for latest site plan and renderings of the Craft Place project (formerly Cadillac dealership at Craft Pl and Blvd Of The Allies).  There will be a community meeting about this development THIS WEDNESDAY, 5/11, at 7 PM at the career center building. 
05/03 2016

May 2016 – Oakwatch Mtg 5/18 Noon, Green Team Mtg 5/19 6pm


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Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
May 18, 12pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, located at 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. They ask you to please RSVP.
No outside food/drink, no backpacks/briefcases
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Oakwatch webpage

Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
May 19, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team webpage

04/14 2016

Go Solar Wokshop for Oakland-Uptown Homeowners Thu 4/21 6-7:30pm


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As part of the April Green Team meeting Grassroots Green Homes and Solarize Allegheny will attend to discuss their respective projects for Oakland Residents.
Click here to visit Solarize Allegheny Website to arrange for estimates for installing solar at your residence
Go Solar Workshop for Oakland-Uptown Homeowners
Date: Thurs., April 21   ·   Time: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Community: Oakland-Uptown
Oakland Career Center REGISTER HERE  
  
Click here for the Grassroots Green Homes website
 
04/14 2016

2016 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pgh Marathon – Sun 5/1


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Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- The 2016 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
 
The eighth running of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and other exciting weekend events begin Friday, April 29, 2016 thru Sunday, May 1, 2016:
  • Friday, April 29, 2016 with the GNC Living Well Pittsburgh Health and Fitness Expo
  • Saturday, April 30, 2016 the UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Rune, Toyota of Pittsburgh Kids Marathon, Pittsburgh Toddler Trot and the Pittsburgh Pet Walk
  • Sunday, May 1, 2016 the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and the FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay
 
Oakland Portion Of Route:
  • Birmingham Bridge – Right onto Forbes Avenue
  • Right onto Schenley Drive (around Schenley Plaza)
  • Left onto Schenley Drive
  • Left onto Schenley Drive extension
  • Right onto Forbes Avenue
  • Left onto S. Craig Street
  • Right onto Fifth Avenue
   
Click here for Main Marathon Website
Click here for Marathon Course Map

04/14 2016

Two Major Events In Oakland Weekend Of April 15-17


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Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- Carnegie Mellon University's Spring Carnival – Close several Oakland area Roads 
The City of Pittsburgh has issued permits to Carnegie Mellon University to close several Oakland area roads during CMU's Spring Carnival and Sweepstakes buggy races.  
Margaret Morrison Strret, Tech Street, Circuit Road and Schenley Drive (Panther Hollow and Schenley bridges included) will be closed from 5am-1pm on Friday, April 15, 2016 and Saturday, April 16, 2016 
Both the City of Pittsburgh Police and Carnegie Mellon Police will be present during the races to help monitor traffic. Roads will reopen by 1pm.
 
*If inclement weather causes the cancellation of the Friday and Saturday competitions, races will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 during the same time. 
 
Phipps Conservatory will remain open during normal hours. Due to road closures, visitors will need to park on the streets by Carnegie Library and the surrounding area. City of Pittsburgh Police stationed at barricades will give bus drives instructions for passenger unloading. 
 
For more information, visit 
http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2016/april/spring-carnival.html
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Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- University of Pittsburgh Bigelow Bash and Spring Blue & Gold Football Game – Close several Oakland area Roads
The City of Pittsburgh has issued permits to the University of Pittsburgh to close several Oakland area roads for a number of Special Events during the week of April 15-17, 2016:
Bigelow Bash, Friday, April 15-17, 2016– Bigelow Boulevard between Forbes & Fifth Avenues will close at 12am on Friday April 15, 2016 for set-up and reopen by 2:30am on Sunday, April 17, 2016
Spring Blue & Gold Football Game, Saturday, April 16, 2016– University Place between Fifth Avenue and O'Hara Street will close at 8am on Saturday, April 16, 2016 and reopen by 2:30pm the same day.   
    

04/04 2016

Deadlines Soon To Sign Up For Grassroots Green Homes Energy Saving Challenge


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Participate in the Energy Efficiency Challenge – Starting May 1
Sign up to receive 12 free Do-It-Yourself energy efficiency tools for participation in a 12-month energy efficiency challenge. Share your utility bill with our team, and you will get information and guidance from your own neighbors on ways to lower your energy bills.
Apply for Free Home Weatherization Plus Services –April 30 Application Deadline
Apply for additional free weatherization services (like air sealing and insulation) to make your house even more energy efficient. To qualify, you must own your own home and be a non-smoker. After the work is complete, you will be able to showcase the improvements through data sharing or a home tour.
Get Involved: Be an Energy Coach – Still Accepting Applications
There are still ways to get involved in the program! Energy Coaches attend free training and planning sessions to design program rollout to their neighborhoods, organize tip and tool distribution, and gather feedback from participants.
04/04 2016

Route 380 Baum Boulevard Bridge Long-term Closure Begins Mon 4/4 Moorewood Ave To Enfield St


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Traffic Advisory
Route 380 Baum Boulevard Bridge Long-term Closure begins Monday 
PennDOT District 11 is announcing the closure of the Baum Boulevard Bridge (Route 380) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin on Monday night, April 4 weather permitting. 
The Baum Boulevard Bridge, located between Melwood Avenue and Enfield Street, will be closed to traffic for 80 consecutive days beginning at 7 p.m. Monday night. All traffic will be detoured.  
   
Click here for more detour info

04/04 2016

Apr 2016 – Oakwatch Mtg 4/20 6pm, Green Team Mtg 4/21 6pm


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Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
Third Wednesdays
April 20, 6pm at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.
Green Team : Putting the “oak” back in Oakland
Third Thursdays
April 21, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pgh, PA 15213.
​Scheduled this month:
  ​the launch of Solarize Allegheny and Grassroots Green Homes
Check the webpage for further details and any last minute changes.