Hearings/Meetings/Planning

05/21 2014

Volunteers needed for Oakland Housing Court Thurs 5/22

If you are able to go, please confirm attendance with Oakwatch: The Oakland Code Enforcement at Oakwatch @ opdc.org or (412) 621-7863 x27
3275 Parkview Avenue (continuance):
Violation: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway
Owner: Leonard and Marie A. Drak
64 Bates (continuance):
Violation: Overgrown weeds and grass
Owner: John A. Grabowski
214 S. Craig Street (continuance):
Violation: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway
Owner: Stanton Marlon
4527 Winthrop (continuance):
Violations: Failure to replace/ repair sidewalk/ driveway
Owner: Stanton Marlon
3302 Ward Street (continuance):
Violations: Failure to apply for certificate of occupancy and failure to secure certificate of occupancy
Owner: Justin Abraham
324 Semple Street:
Violations: Garbage and debris throughout property
Owner: Irene and Domenic DePasquale
244 Dunseith (progress hearing):
Violations: Multiple structural violations and garbage and debris and overgrowth
Owner: Eli Wasserman
All hearings are on Thursday, May 22nd, starting at 10am
Judge Ricciardi
The Maul Building, 1700 East Carson Street, Suite 300 on the 3rd Floor
05/14 2014

Public Mtg on Bates St Development Project – Thur 5/29 6pm

Public meeting with Bates Street project developer

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Thursday, May 29th, 6:00 pm

Peoples Oakland, 3433 Bates Street
Oakland Gateway Ventures is proposing to develop a multi-story building at the corner of Bates Street and Boulevard of the Allies. The developer will present proposed plans to the community at this meeting. Please join us to contribute feedback on the project.
Contact

​Tara​
 at ​

opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 17 for more information.

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05/13 2014

“Mayor’s Night In” – THIS Wed, 5/14/14 6-8pm

From the Mayor’s Office:
MAYOR WILLIAM PEDUTO TO HOLD “MAYOR’S NIGHT IN”
Mayor and top administrators invite residents to City-County Building to share ideas, concerns
PITTSBURGH, PA – (May 12, 2014) This Wednesday evening Mayor William Peduto and his top staff will meet personally with residents to hear — and act upon — their ideas and concerns about city government issues.
During the “Mayor’s Night In” residents may meet one-on-one with Mayor Peduto at the City-County Building, and he will direct them to the appropriate administrator for follow-up.
On April 7 about 100 residents attended the first “Mayor’s Night Out” at a city recreation center in Beltzhoover. Similar events alternating between city communities and the Mayor’s office will be regularly scheduled through the year.
Holding the sessions follows the Mayor’s efforts to instill transparency and accountability into Pittsburgh city government, and follow such moves as making his daily schedule public, hiring top officials through the public Talent City process, creating a Community Affairs team that meets nightly with neighborhood groups, and creating a Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment to focus strictly on struggling communities.
WHAT: Mayor William Peduto’s first “Mayor’s Night In”
WHERE: City-Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City-County Building
WHEN: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2014
04/17 2014

Mayor Speaking at Public Safety Mtg – Tuesday April 22 6-8pm 4701 Butler St

The purpose of City wide Public Safety meetings is to serve as a networking opportunity for residents, business owners and others to meet each other, public safety personnel, elected officials and city departmental staff as well as for all to learn about successful safety strategies, new safety initiatives and receive information about services to residents. City-wide meetings are held twice a year in April and in October and are open to the public.

The 2014 Spring City-wide Public Safety Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2014  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Teamsters Hall, Local 249, 4701 Butler St., Lawrenceville
(There is plenty of parking in the Teamsters Hall parking lot!)
Guest Speaker: Mayor William Peduto
Light Refreshments will be served.
Hosted by Zone 2, 4 and 5 Public Safety Councils

Also, save the date:
National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
Stay tuned for more information.

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04/17 2014

Presentation of Plans For Allegh Cnty Hlth Dept Site and UPMC 10 Yr Plan – Thur Apr 24 6-7:30pm

There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 24th @ 6pm in the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St.
This meeting will discuss updates to the UPMC 10 Year Master Plan as well as updates for the development project at the old Health Department site on Forbes Ave.
For more details and contact info, go to:
http://www.opdc.org/event/upmc-developers-review-oakland-plans/
04/10 2014

Mtg Regarding Two Oakland Projects – Thur 4/24 6-7:30pm

A public meeting on two Oakland projects:
Thursday, April 24th from 6-7:30 pm
Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street
Hear presentations on:
• UPMC’s final proposal for their 10 year master plan
• Redevelopment plans for the Allegheny County Health Department site at 3333 Forbes Avenue
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: UPMC will present its master plan to the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 29th at 2:00 pm at 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Please RSVP to Tarat@opdc.org
04/09 2014

Town Mtg By Rep Wheatley On Pgh Land Bank Bill Thur 4/10 5:30pm

From Rep Wheatley’s Office:
Thursday: Town meeting on land bank billYou’re invited to a town meeting I will hold to inform constituents, especially in the Hilltop communities, about the current land bank bill being considered in Pittsburgh City Council, to learn how residents feel about this bill and which parts people like or dislike.

The meeting will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul AME Church, 400 Orchard Place in Beltzhoover. It will include a visual presentation outlining key points about the bill, followed by a question-and-answer session.

If you need more information, please call at 412-471-7760.

03/13 2014

March Oakwatch Meeting – Wed 3/19, 12pm

Next meeting: Wednesday, March 19th, 12pm, UPMC’s Scaife Hall, Room 1105 BC. 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Directly across from Petersen Events Center. Take elevator to 11th floor. Please RSVP by contacting 412.621.7863 ext. 21 or oakwatch@opdc.org.

If on foot, enter at 3500 Terrace Street (across from the Petersen Events Center) and take the elevators to the 11th floor. Presby’s cafeteria is on the 11th floor if you would like to arrive early and grab a sandwich. 

If driving, you may park in Presby’s main garage (enter on either Terrace or Lothrop).
Parking vouchers will be provided, but be sure to take a ticket upon arriving at the garage. Upon leaving, you will present your ticket with the voucher and be home free! Or, back to the office, free!

Read up on last month’s meeting here:

Oakwatch: The Oakland Code Enforcement Project

02/19 2014

OPCD 2025 Master Plan Project Development Workshop – Mon 3/3/14 9-Noon. 3343 Forbes Ave

Join OPCD as they celebrate Oakland 2025 implementation
projects to-date and brainstorm ideas to continue the momentum. 
 
Oakland 2025 Master Plan: Project Development Workshop
From code enforcement to housing development, greening projects, public art,
citizen engagement, and much more, the Oakland community is moving closer to the Oakland 2025 vision.
To keep things going in a positive direction, join your colleagues and community
members at a workshop to brainstorm even more Oakland 2025 implementation
action steps.
OPDC will host a session led by an independent facilitator. They will gather
information on existing projects and brainstorm ideas to move forward other
plan recommendations. They’ll also discuss ways to ensure our most vulnerable citizens have the resources and services they need to succeed here in Oakland.

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02/19 2014

Oakwatch meeting TONIGHT 2/19 6PM at Career Center 294 Semple St

A friendly reminder of tonight’s Oakwatch meeting. We will congregate at the Oakland Career Center at 294 Semple Street and begin at 6PM. Look forward to updates from the Mayor’s Office, Councilman Kraus’ Office, the Bureau of Building Inspection, and our University of Pittsburgh Police and Zone 4 Police partners, among others.Refresh yourself with last month’s minutes on our website at:
http://www.opdc.org/oakwatch/

02/19 2014

February Green Team Meeting Thurs 2/20 6PM

Spring is upon us and there are many upcoming projects to improve Oakland’s public spaces, green our neighborhood with new trees, and work with volunteers on exciting projects. The Green Team will be meeting this Thursday, February 20 at the Oakland Career Center (294 Semple St) from 6:00 – 7:15 pm. Please join us to discuss:

 

–          The upcoming TreeVitalize street tree application for Oakland

–          Two proposed murals on the corner of Blvd of the Allies and Parkview Ave

–          An update on the Bates St restoration project