The audience at tomorrow night’s Jazz Poetry Concert in Allegheny Commons Park is in for a special treat – a world premiere inspired by North Side neighbors. On Saturday evening, musician and composer Oliver Lake and poet TJ Dema will debut “Stoop is a Verb.” Nearly all the words and phrases came directly from people who live in Allegheny City Central and other nearby neighborhoods.
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City of Asylum Pittsburgh (COAP) is proud to host the 10th annual Jazz Poetry Concert on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 7:45 until 9:45 pm. The annual North Side event will take place, rain or shine – under a tent in Allegheny Commons Park near the National Aviary.
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Allegheny City Development Group will no longer be the developer of the Masonic Building in the Garden Theater Block. The URA has terminated the rights of the developer and is working with City of Asylum Pittsburgh on options to keep the project moving forward.
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Thank you to everyone who provided input for the Federal and North Master Plan. Your input was used to determine the priorities of the different elements within the plan.
Read more ...On Friday, July 25 from 6 until 8 pm, explore the installation, enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists behind the project at the River of Words Open House. Neighborhood maps will be available for pick-up at the Alphabet City™ Tent (318 Sampsonia Way) that will guide you to each word.
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Highlights from the July ACCA membership meeting include the Federal and North Master Plan, Federal Street traffic study and stop signs, street trees, an RFP to stabilize and develop 1423 Boyle Street, and the formation of a Youth Committee.
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Read the latest updates about the development of the Garden Theater block including the Garden Theater, the Masonic Building and RFPs for other buildings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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