The URA Board will vote on Thursday to enter exclusive negotiations with TREK Development Group for properties in the Garden Theater Block. The properties include all of the buildings in the block except for the Garden Theater and the Masonic Building. TREK’s plans include mixed-use development with apartments, ground floor retail, and restaurant space.
Read more ...Garden Theater Block Update
There have been many delays in the Garden Theater Block, but ACCA had been looking forward to having one of the city’s best restaurants become an anchor of the Garden Theater Block redevelopment.
Read more ...Development Proposed for 506-508 West North Avenue
At the November ACCA General Membership, James Pastorius shared his plans to develop 506-508 West North Avenue as a modern living and creative space. James Pastorius is the founder of Savage Visual Effects and plans to locate his business there.
Read more ...Garden Theater Block Update
Construction has begun on the water and sewer infrastructure that will serve the entire Garden Theater Block. City of Asylum Pittsburgh has entered a period of exclusive negotiations to purchase the Masonic Building for its Alphabet City project. The Urban Redevelopment Authority is reviewing the proposals of five developers who responded to the RFP for other buildings in the block.
Read more ...Garden Theater Block Development Update
Last week the City of Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors approved a series of resolutions that will allow initial construction work on the former Masonic Temple, located in the Garden Theater Block, to move forward.
Read more ...Garden Theater Block Development Updates
Read the latest updates about the development of the Garden Theater block including the Garden Theater, the Masonic Building and RFPs for other buildings.
Read more ...Seeking Feedback for the Federal and North Master Plan
The Federal and North Master Plan was presented to the community at the July 14 ACCA general membership meeting. More than 60 people attended to view the plan and provide their feedback. ACCA would like your input, too.
Read more ...Hearing for 1244 Buena Vista Postponed
Last Friday, we reported that the City of Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Building Inspection (BBI) was set to go before the Historic Review Commission (HRC) on July 2 for permission to demolish the vacant building at 1244 Buena Vista Street. The item was subsequently pulled from the HRC meeting agenda.
Read more ...Federal and North Master Plan to be Unveiled July 14
At the July 14, 2014 general membership meeting, Allegheny City Central Association (ACCA) will unveil a Master Plan for the commercial district at Federal Street and North Avenue. This plan is an extension of our larger Community Master Plan that highlights the importance of having a strong commercial corridor serving a diverse group of people.
Read more ...Fate of 1244 Buena Vista to be Decided on July 2
The building located at 1244 Buena Vista Street (corner of Buena Vista and North Taylor Avenue) has been unoccupied for years. It has fallen into disrepair and poses a public safety hazard.
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