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Planning Forum updated on status of outpatient center
Updates on the East Carson St. business district strategy, UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center, and the South Side Parking Enhancement District (PED) were presented at the Jan. 8 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. On Jan. 24, from 6-8 p.m....
South Watch meets Jan. 9 at Brashear Center
The January South Watch meeting will take place at the Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street, Wednesday, Jan. 9 at noon. In addition to reports from the various city departments, Zone 3 police, Duquesne University and state offices, Environmental...
Carson business district studied, now a plan will be formulated
Funding has not yet been sought for an East Carson Street business district plan as a plan has not yet been developed. That was one of many takeaways from the December 11 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Josette Fitzgibbons, neighborhood...
South Side Park building a bright future, one bridge at a time
Go for a relaxing hike through South Side Park this holiday season and take in some spectacular views of the city. The hike will be even more enjoyable as one of the park's trails, the Tombstone...
Planning forum is updated on upcoming projects in South Side
Project updates were the primary news from the Nov. 13 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. With no scheduled presentations, the meeting began with the report of the Development Review Committee (DRC) from chair Tracy Myers. A pet resort is...
Amy Schrempf announces candidacy for District 3
South Side resident Amy R. Schrempf has announced her candidacy for Pittsburgh City Council District 3. Since 2002, Ms. Schrempf has been a practicing attorney with offices on East Carson Street. She...
South Side updated on construction projects coming to community
The upcoming South Side infrastructure projects, and an update on the South Side Parking Enhancement District (PED), were the focus of the Oct. 9 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. Engineer Emily Gaspich, P.E., of the city’s Dept. of...
Zone 3 council considers summer festival, asks about progress on abandonded cars
Abandoned vehicles, animal neglect, and a potential Zone 3 summer festival were among the topics at the Sept. 17 meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council, held in the Knoxville Library on Brownsville Rd. At last month’s meeting, the question...
Safety measures needed at 18th and Mary
Many of you are already aware of a number of planned safety measures coming to the South Side Flats to calm traffic and improve safety for pedestrians. East Carson Street, in a combined effort...
S.S. Planning Forum history, mission and purpose explained
The history and function of the South Side Planning Forum and the South Side Neighborhood Plan were at the heart of the special annual meeting of the Planning Forum on Sept. 11. There were also brief updates on the South Side Parking Enhancement...
Parking Enhancement District Clean Team will hit the streets in S. Side this week
South Side will have a highly visible result of the neighborhood’s Parking Enhancement District (PED) this week when a new “clean team” takes to the streets. According to Councilman Bruce Kraus, the city has come to an agreement with Block by...
Panhandling on Carson
A Sunday walk on E. Carson St. on a sunny afternoon should be a pleasant experience. However, it is less pleasant when one is being asked for money by panhandlers. The 1700 block to the 1900 block of Carson seems to be a “hot zone” for...
Speed humps may be used to calm Grandview traffic
Planning is underway for new speed humps and other traffic calming devices for Grandview Avenue following ongoing residential complaints about speeding motorcycles and traffic congestion throughout...
Zone 3 community crime alerts for August 13-19
The following are the Part I crimes for the week of: August 13 - 19. Duquesne Heights (1911) - NTR (nothing to report). Mt. Washington (1903, 1914, 1915, 1807) Burglary – 400 blk. Ruxton St. -...
Zone 3 Part 1 Crimes for August 6-12
The following are the Part I crimes for the week of: August 6-12. Duquesne Heights (1911) - NTR (nothing to report). Mt. Washington (1903, 1914, 1915, 1807) Theft – 400 blk. Winton St. - 8/11/18...
South Pittsburgh celebrates annual National Night Out with festivities
National Night Out (NNO), the summer-time, community-building, public safety celebration is held annually on the first Tuesday in August throughout the country and in South Pittsburgh. Neighborhoods...
UPMC Mercy, PED spending disscussed at Planning Forum
Updates on the UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center, East Carson St. business district strategy, and the South Side Parking Enhancement District (PED) were presented at the July 31 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum. The first presentation...
Celebrate National Night Out throughout South Pittsburgh
National Night Out (NNO), the summer-time, community-building, public safety celebration is held annually on the first Tuesday in August throughout the country and in South Pittsburgh. Neighborhoods...
Zone 3 community crime alerts for July 9-15
The following are the Part I crimes for the week of: July 9-15, 2018. Duquesne Heights (1911) Mt. Washington (1903, 1914, 1915, 1807) Stolen vehicle – Volk Rd & Kearsarge St. – between 7/7/18...
Everyone's favorite goats are back and eating their way through 'Jurassic Valley'
For 40 days in June and July, a herd of ten goats from the nonprofit Allegheny Goatscape has been and will continue to be in South Side Park to eat invasive species and vines in a previously...
SSCC elects board, hears about lead and Carson construction
The June 25 general meeting of the South Side Community Council featured board re-elections, and presentations on lead service line replacement and the Carson St. infrastructure project. Board President Barbara Rudiak said the by-laws call for 15 boa...
South Side Home Tour
The annual South Side Home Tour, benefiting the South Side Community Council, featured 10 unique homes throughout the South Side Flats and Slopes. Several views from the tour follow, provided by...
Annual South Side Home Tour is this Saturday with Neighborhood Art Walk
The 27th annual South Side Home Tour will take place this Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ten houses will showcase South Side’s diverse living spaces – single family homes, condos - with a view and without - on the Flats, Slopes and...
Planning Forum recaps South Side area developments
The June 12 meeting of the South Side Planning Forum began with Chair Hugh Brannan thanking Barbara Rudiak for chairing the forum meetings the past few months. He said he heard she did a very good job. Mr. Brannan reminded everyone of what he...
So. Side Community Council general meeting is on June 25
The South Side Community Council’s general meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25 at The Brashear Center, 2005 Sarah Street. In addition to the organization’s board elections, city officials will present plans for the East...
