04/03 2019

Street Cleaning Begins 4/1/19 – Check Signs For Info


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City of Pittsburgh Street Cleaning starts April 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019.  Most Oakland street parking is 3rd Wednesday or Thursday every month. It is advised for people to park in the direction of traffic so that you can see all applicable signs. Parking in the wrong direction can get you a ticket as well! 
 
Click here for Flyer and more info.
04/03 2019

Summer Youth Employment Opportunities 2019


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Citiparks seeking Lifeguards.
Training courses offered March 16-April 27, May 2-June 4.
Click here for Lifeguard flyer and more info. 
 
Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program
Must be 14-21 on June 17, 2018, live in Allegheny County and meet income requirements.
Apply online March 11 – May 31
www.jobs4summer.org
Click here for Learn & Earn Flyer and more info.
03/19 2019

Oakland- Design Devt Review – Wed 3/27 6pm


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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. 
 
MARCH 27, 2019 | 6:00 PM
OAKLAND CAREER CENTER
294 SEMPLE STREET, PGH, PA 15213
Agenda:
  1. 3440 Forbes Ave – Developer: Wexford Science + Technology – Proposal: New office high-rise
  2. Pittsburgh Playhouse 222 Craft Avenue – Developer: Point Park University – Proposal: Application for demolition
  3. Community updates – Updates and announcements on other proposed projects, community programs, and services. 
 For questions, contact Jarrett Crowell at 412.621.7863 ext. 23 or crowell@opdc.org
Stay updated on proposed and current projects at opdc.org/design-development-review
Click below for printable flyer.    

 March 27 Design-Development Review Meeting.pdf

 
02/23 2019

Pub Mtg On Pitt Inst Master Plan – Mon 3/11/19 6pm


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Monday, March 11, 6-8 pm is Pitt’s community meeting about their IMP process. This will be a good opportunity for community members to ask Pitt about their plans for community engagement around their Community Enhancement Strategy as well as their timeline.    
 
Click here for a printable flyer
02/20 2019

2nd Public Mtg on Development at Fifth & Halket -Mon 2/25/19 6pm


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Second Public Meeting on Development at Fifth & Halket
Monday, February 25, 2019 6:00 PM, 294 Semple Street 
 
Walnut Capital is hosting a second meeting to discuss their proposed office building at Fifth Avenue and Halket Street. They will follow up on issues raised at the January 23rd meeting, propose strategies to address these concerns, and present a potential community benefits package. 
 
Contact jcrowell@opdc.org or (412) 621-7863 ext. 23 for more information.
Click here for printable flyer. 
02/20 2019

University Talent Alliance Seeking Job Applicants


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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.
 
02/11 2019

Pgh Parks Conservancy Listing Tour Wed 2/20/19 6p


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Speak up for your parks! Join the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh
Parks Conservancy and the Oakland Planning and Development
Corporation for a citywide discussion on making Pittsburgh parks
better for all at the Oakland Parks Listening Tour:
2.20.19 at 6 PM
Oakland Career Center Community Room 294 Semple Street 
 
Click here for printable flyer for more info.   
 
02/11 2019

Resched – 2019 Public Mtg on Pitt InstitutionalMaster Plan 2/11/19


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Monday February 11 at 5:30 pm is Pitt’s community meeting about their IMP process. This will be a good opportunity for community members to ask Pitt about their plans for community engagement around their Community Enhancement Strategy as well as their timeline. 
 
Click here to see the flyer for more info.    
 
01/29 2019

Dept Of Parks & Rec Will Have 4 Warming Ctrs Wed 1/30 ToThu 1/31


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The Department of Parks and Recreation Will Keep 4 Healthy Active Living Centers Listed Below Open as Warming Centers 4PM-9PM Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday January 31st:
  • Greenfield Healthy Active Living Ctr, 745 Greenfield Ave 15217, 412-422-6551 
  • Homewood Healthy Active Living Ctr , 7321 Frankstown Ave 15208 , 412-244-4190
  • Sheraden Healthy Active Living Ctr, 720 Sherwood Ave 15204, 412-277-5012
  • South Side Healthy Active Living Ctr, 12th & Bingham St 15203, 412-488-8404
During Warming Center Operations from 4 pm to 9 pm, there are no age restrictions for attending these Centers.  Everyone is welcome! 
 
The 9 Recreation Centers are already open those evenings. Please visit  http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/rec-centers-info for more information.