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. 

 
The A. Philip Randolph institute (APRI) works to build a world where minorities, the poor and working people make family sustaining wages and are fully included in our nation’s democracy.  As part of that effort the Pittsburgh Chapter of APRI offers education, mentoring, skills building and career training through the Breaking The Chains of Poverty (BTCP) program. 
 
BTCP Program
Breaking the Chains of Poverty • A Career Training program • Family-sustaining wages • Education, Mentoring and Skills Building • Trades/Crafts Union careers • 
 
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.
  
 
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.

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

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. 

 
 
'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