ACCA is hosting a Virtual Development Activities Meeting (DAM) in collaboration with East Allegheny Community Council (EACC), Allegheny West Civic Council (AWCC), and Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning. ALL are invited to attend!
Development Activities Meeting Details
Topic:
Mobile Vendors in Allegheny Commons Park
The DAM will be held Virtually on
Monday, March 30, 2026
at 6:00 pm
Online:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 829 9140 0171
Passcode: 046172
By Phone:
+1 507-556-4086
The Department of City Planning describes the reason
for this DAM as follows:
“Last November, the City of Pittsburgh passed new legislation related to food trucks, carts, trailers, artisan markets, and other mobile businesses in Pittsburgh. Over the past year, the City has been working to modernize this program to be more efficient, straightforward, and permissive, all while upholding health, safety, and protections for existing businesses. In most areas of the City, vendors complying with the new rules do not need to undergo extra review on specific locations before operating. However, within and on the perimeter (same side of the road) of City parks, additional review through the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for each new location will be needed before it is made available for vending.
The Departments of City Planning, Mobility & Infrastructure, and Public Works have identified some parks that we think are strong candidates for vending. Many of these have been suggested by residents through our online survey, in previous planning discussions, or have been used for Special Events.”
ANYONE Interested in Learning About this Project Should Attend.
You DO NOT Have to be a Member of Allegheny City Central Association.
Make a Plan to Attend. Ask Your Questions. Share Your Opinion.
Your Voice Matters!
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What is a Registered Community Organization?
Created in 2019, the City of Pittsburgh’s Registered Community Organization Program was established to:
- Foster informed and inclusive participation from as many neighborhood stakeholders as possible in development processes planned for their neighborhood.
- Enhance cooperation and the flow of information between community organizations, stakeholders, City departments, and various development agencies.
- Empower community organizations to engage in civic affairs, improving neighborhood livability and character.
Community organizations that are recognized by the City of Pittsburgh as a Registered Community Organizations (RCO) have proven that they are a transparent and inclusive organization that has a communication strategy and clear methods of reporting.
Allegheny City Central Association became a Registered Community Organization (RCO) on April 29, 2025. ACCA’s goal in obtaining RCO status was to:
- Play a key role in the local development process by hosting Development Activities Meetings that invite input from residents and stakeholders.
- Ensure that the flow of information between our neighbors, potential developers, community organizations, and other stakeholders, will be timely and transparent.
- Support developments that benefit our neighborhood and reflect the needs of our residents.
More information can be found on the City of Pittsburgh’s Registered Community Organization webpage.
What is a Development Activities Meeting?
A Development Activities Meeting (DAM) is a community meeting organized as part of the city’s development review process. It’s a required step for certain projects under the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning and its Registered Community Organization (RCO) program.
A Development Activities Meeting gives residents and stakeholders a chance to learn about and provide feedback on development proposals before they go through the city approval processes. It is intended to promote transparency and community input.
Community feedback from DAMs is summarized in a report and submitted to the City of Pittsburgh. It’s not a vote, but it becomes part of the public record and can influence the review process.
PLEASE NOTE: Individual community members and/or organizations are entitled to testify and/or send letters to the Boards and Commissions regardless of RCO status.
A Development Activities Meeting is held for projects that require a Public Hearing before the following committees:
- Public Art & Civic Design Commission
- Historic Review Commission
- Planning Commission
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
AND meet one of the following project thresholds:
- 2,400 square feet of new or expanded structure
- 4 or more new residential units
- New or enlarged parking area with 10 or more stalls
- Use Variances before the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
- Zoning Map Amendments
- Project Development Plans (PDP)
- Preliminary Land Development Plans (PLDP)
- Final Land Development Plans (FLDP)
- Master Development Plans (MDP)
- Institutional Master Plans (IMP)
- An application to Historic Review Commission (HRC)
- An application to Public Art & Civic Design Commission (PACD)
More information can be found on the City of Pittsburgh’s Development Activities Meeting webpage.
