Allegheny City Central Association

HRC Approval Required for Continuation of “River of Words”

Written by Allegheny City Central, December 11th, 2014

River of Words was the first of five temporary public art commissions being installed along City of Asylum/Pittsburgh’s Garden-to-Garden Artway in Allegheny City Central. The time period for the River of Words installation ends on December 27, but many people who have hosted words on their houses would like to make River of Words a more permanent installation and leave their words up after that date. HRC requires that anyone within the Mexican War Streets Historic District apply for approval to leave a word on the exterior of their house. Glenn Olcerst, a Mexican War Streets resident, has filed an application to keep his word displayed on his house. He hopes to set a precedent for others within the historic district, and is offering to do a class-action application on behalf of all residents wishing to keep their words. Please show your support for public art in general, or specifically to continue River of Words, by attending Mr. Olcerst’s hearing on February 4.

URA Selects TREK Development Group for the Garden Theater Block

Written by Allegheny City Central, December 9th, 2014

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.

Garden Theater Block Update

Written by Allegheny City Central, November 21st, 2014

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.

URA Approaches Vote On Garden Theater Block Redevelopment Rights

Written by Allegheny City Central, November 17th, 2014

Domenic Branduzzi, owner of Piccolo Forno in Lawrenceville, will no longer be opening a restaurant in the Garden Theater block. While this news is disappointing, there is greater optimism than ever that our commercial corridor will soon become a lively, economic bright spot. The City’s Urban Redevelopment Authority is poised to announce the selection of one or more experienced developers who will lead the thoroughfare’s revitalization at what is truly an economic high point for the neighborhood.

Development Proposed for 506-508 West North Avenue

Written by Allegheny City Central, November 14th, 2014

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.

Neighborhood Pride Assessment Survey

Written by Allegheny City Central, November 7th, 2014

Please provide your input to the Safety Committee by completing a Neighborhood Pride Assessment Survey. This survey will be used to identify and address safety issues in the neighborhood and to develop action plans for solving the identified issues. The deadline for submission is Monday, December 15.

Garden Theater Block Update

Written by Allegheny City Central, November 6th, 2014

Garden Theater Block Water and Sewage Work

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.

RFP to Develop Lots on Alpine Avenue

Written by Allegheny City Central, November 1st, 2014

Vacant Lots on Alpine and Carrington to be Developed

ACCA is requesting proposals for the development of fourteen vacant lots on Alpine and one on Carrington. Interested parties may respond with proposals for individual or multiple properties. The intent of this development is to create a significant impact on the 200 block of Alpine Avenue. Proposals should be consistent with related goals in ACCA’s Community Master Plan. Proposals are due by December 5, 2014.

October’s Neighborhood Safety Meeting Highlights

Written by Allegheny City Central, October 31st, 2014

Allegheny City Central Association’s first monthly Neighborhood Safety Meeting was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2014 at Carnegie Library – Allegheny. In attendance at the meeting were Chief Cameron McLay, Zone 1 Commander RaShall Brackney, Community Officer Larry Crawford, Councilwoman Darlene Harris and about 35 residents from our community.

Attend the Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting

Written by Allegheny City Central, October 24th, 2014

On Tuesday October 28, the Allegheny City Central Association Safety Committee will be hosting a Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting. The meeting will be held at Carnegie Library – Allegheny, located at 1230 Federal Street, starting at 6:00 pm. Scheduled to attend are Zone 1 Commander Brackney, Officer Larry Crawford, and representatives from Daniel Lavelle and Darlene Harris’ offices.