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Fwd: City Secures Former Veterans Administration Site
by Highland Park Community Council 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: City of Pittsburgh <pressrelease(a)pittsburghpa.gov> Date: Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 9:45 AM Subject: City Secures Former Veterans Administration Site To: <hpccpgh(a)gmail.com> *Published:* 06.21.2021 *Contact:* Molly Onufer Assistant Communications Director Mayor's Office 412-579-8534 molly.onufer(a)pittsburghpa.gov City Secures Former Veterans Administration Site PITTSBURGH, PA (June 21, 2021) The City of Pittsburgh has finalized the acquisition – for free – of the former VA Highland Drive campus in Lincoln-Lemington, with plans to create a regional Public Safety training site and introduce stormwater management solutions to the flood-plagued Washington Boulevard corridor. The moves will also allow the City to save millions of taxpayer dollars on leases of private properties used by the Department of Public Safety and to move key City-owned properties and parcels back onto tax rolls. Placing the Public Safety facilities on Highland Drive would allow the City to move out of properties it owns on the Strip District riverfront and the Emergency Medical Services headquarters in Shadyside; opt out of leases for Police Headquarters and the Police Training Academy in Chateau and Allegheny West; and relocate Public Safety facilities on Washington Boulevard to make way for stormwater remediation efforts in the corridor. Renovations at the VA buildings will be net zero (meaning they have efficiencies making them produce as much energy as they consume), following City building requirements in 2019 legislation introduced by the Peduto Administration. “This site provides us with a historic opportunity that we cannot let pass us by,” Mayor William Peduto said. “We can advance sustainable green development in the city, provide a solution to decades of intractable flood mitigation challenges in the area, offer the best in life-saving training to personnel from around the region, and expand the City’s tax base.” The Veterans Administration vacated the Highland Drive Medical Center property in 2013 and announced plans to dispose of it in 2017. The City submitted plans to the General Services Administration the following year to take it over, for free, the following year. Federal government agencies approved its use by the City as a Public Safety complex and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on transferring the property early this year. The City plans to use it as a state of the art Public Safety Training Academy; a Public Safety Department and Emergency Management headquarters; a home for police K-9 and mounted units; storage of emergency response and winter weather response vehicles and equipment; and other uses. Long-term financing plans for the training center are listed in the City’s 2021 Capital Budget <https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/12734_Capital_budget_as_approv…> . ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Parkinson's Virtual Movement Workshop This Saturday 1-2:30 p.m.
by Rachel Vinciguerra 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hi neighbors! Among other things, I'm the daughter of someone with Parkinson's and a registered yoga teacher. I'm reaching out because I wanted to share that I'm leading a virtual workshop this coming Saturday from 1-2:30 p.m. ET to share some movement, breath work, and self-massage I learned from my teachers in India specific to Parkinson's. This movement and breath work is accessible for any level. I'm attaching the flyer and the RSVP is here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaL0IukE57d4TKftt_cFWSpIMVUxHp0yv…> if it's relevant for you or anyone in your life. It's also for loved ones and caregivers of folks with Parkinson's to learn more. Feel free to reach out or share my contact information if you have any questions! Take care, Rachel -- *Rachel Vinciguerra* rachelvinciguerra.com LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-vinciguerra/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/rachelvinciguerra/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/rachel.vinciguerra> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/rachvinciguerra> | Podcast <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paradoxia-the-podcast/id1500646006> pronouns: she/her/hers m: (339) 222-2478 Pre-order my new book, Mary Canary and the Worried Feeling <https://rachelvinciguerra.com/mary-canary-and-the-worried-feeling/>!

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$75 Uplight Floor Lamp - Glass Shade
by B Val D 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

$65 Uplight Floor Lamp - Glass Shade 69” tall; 13.5” hexagon Shade Slightly melted shade holder collar ( not overtly noticeable) Three-way bulb/switch Cash only please Will deliver to HP neighbors Barb 🌅Carpe Diem!

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$40 Bankers Desk Style Lamp Bronze Finish with Faux Glass Shade
by B Val D 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

$40 Bankers Desk Style Lamp Bronze Finish with Faux Glass Shade Pull chain See photos for dimensions Cash only please Will deliver to HP neighbors Barb 🌅Carpe Diem!

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$75 Mission Style Lamp - Glass Shade
by B Val D 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

$75 Mission Lamp - Glass Shade Three-way bulb/switch See photos for dimensions Cash only please Will deliver to HP neighbors Barb 🌅Carpe Diem!

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Handyman needed
by Sloane Davidson 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Neighbors, We are looking for a handyman experienced in drilling holes for kitchen cabinet pulls. This person would be asked to drill holes for cabinets in a new kitchen installation - and we would expect them to use a professional cabinet hardware jig. Have a few other quality projects for a handyman so ideally looking for someone we can build a relationship with. If you know anyone, please please let me know. Thank you! Best, Sloane Sloane Davidson Founder and CEO, Hello Neighbor <https://www.helloneighbor.io/> Contact: (310) 422-4895 | sloane(a)helloneighbor.io

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$50 Outdoor Coffee Table: 37” round x 19”h
by B Val D 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

$50 Outdoor Coffee Table 37” round x 19”h Metal black/faux wood basket weave Good condition Cash only please Will deliver to HP neighbors Barb 🌅Carpe Diem!

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$50 outdoor cafe table 30” x 30” x 30”
by B Val D 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

$50 outdoor cafe table 30” x 30” x 30” Black metal; good condition Cash only please Will deliver to HP neighbors

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PORCH CONCERT THIS FRIDAY
by Beth Claussen 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hi neighbors, We are doing it AGAIN! Please join us this Friday at 7pm for some amazing music featuring Katie Simone and Mark Lucas! Katie and Mark have a great vibe, and Katie can sing everything from Linda Ronstadt to Tina Marie. Please join us on the corner of Jancey St and Hampton. Bring a lawn chair, BYOB/BYOF. As always, a tip jar will be provided for the musicians. HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS FRIDAY!!! Beth Claussen Sent from my iPhone

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Camps and Learn to Row in Verona
by Christine Grzyb 20 Jun '21

20 Jun '21

Did you know that there is a place in Verona where children, high schoolers, and adults can learn to row? It's called Steel City Rowing and there is still time to sign up for Summer rowing and water themed youth camps. In Pittsburgh we are lucky to have our rivers and there is nothing like seeing them from the water. Multiple high schools and universities in and around Pittsburgh have rowing teams or clubs. I've had the pleasure of seeing my teen grow into a love of the sport after just one camp, and continue rowing with the Allderdice High School rowing club. The link below will take you to the Steel City Rowing site and the Summer camps. Adults can also participate at Steel City too, navigate through the site to learn more.. https://steelcityrowing.org/summer-2021-juniors-rowing https://steelcityrowing.org/outdoor-river-camp Thanks!

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