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 ...RFP to Stabilize and Develop 1423 Boyle Street
1423 Boyle Street has been condemned for more than seven years. ACCA has worked to try to prevent the demolition of this interior rowhouse but we are almost out of time. ACCA is issuing an RFP/RFQ in an attempt to find a partner to save this building from demolition and address the issues that are causing damage to neighboring property owners.
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 ...Expansion of Residential Permit Parking to be Explored
A public informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15 to discuss the possible expansion of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) in Allegheny City Central. This community meeting is being held to discuss what the RPPP program entails and to gauge the interest of the residents in the implementation of the program for their streets. This meeting will not determine the final outcome, but rather provide further possible avenues of action. The program is completely resident-driven, so the residents themselves will decide whether or not to have Permit Parking on their street.
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 ...Celebrate Grand Opening with Local Entrepreneurs
Allegheny City Central residents Julie Peterson and Lynsey Arch invite you to celebrate the opening of their 2,000-square-foot studio at 835 Western Avenue. Join them on Saturday, June 28 starting at 4 p.m. for wine and hors d’oeuvres and take a tour their space. The studio will serve as the new home of their respective businesses, House of Colour Pittsburgh and Physique Rx’d.
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.
Read more ...Federal Street Traffic Study Underway
At the June 9, 2014 ACCA general membership meeting, City of Pittsburgh Councilman Daniel Lavelle confirmed that a traffic study of Federal Street is underway. The study is in response to neighbors’ concerns about how to help prevent speeding and accidents on Federal Street.
Read more ...URA Grants Extension to Allegheny City Development Group for Masonic
This week, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) granted an extension until July for Allegheny City Development Group LLC to close on the former Masonic Temple on North Avenue. The Masonic building will move forward with City of Asylum Pittsburgh as the anchor tenant, and the timetable for the rest of the buildings on the block has been accelerated.
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