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District 7 Newsletter - September 2012
Sent 09/07/2012 @ 11:56 am
In This Month’s Issue:
News and UpdatesCity Council Returns From Summer Recess, Resumes Regular Meeting ScheduleCity Council has returned from its summer recess and has now resumed its regular meeting schedule. Regular Council meetings are held on Tuesdays beginning at 10:00am, with Standing Committee meetings held on Wednesdays at 10:00am. Take a look at the District 7 calendar for more information about dates and times of Council meetings and other important community events. City Council to Host Post Agenda and Public Hearing on Proposed Strip District Specially Planned DistrictAre you interested in better understanding the possible effects of the City of Pittsburgh creating a “Specially Planned District” along the Allegheny River in the Strip District? On Tuesday, September 18th at 1:00pm City Council will be hosting a Post Agenda on legislation creating a Specially Planned District on property in the Strip District that includes the Buncher Company's Strip District property and the Produce TerminalA Post Agenda, defined as a meeting held after Council sessions where members of Council investigate or discuss a particular topic or piece of legislation, is a resource that allows Council Members and Pittsburgh residents to better understand broad topics, as well as specific pieces of legislation and the potential effects related to the City of Pittsburgh and its residents. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend the Post Agenda. The City also broadcasts City Channel Pittsburgh on Comcast Channel 13 and Verizon FiOS Channel 44. A Live Cable Channel Web Feed is also available here. Council will also be hosting a Public Hearing on the proposed Specially Planned District on Tuesday, September 25th at 1:00pm. For more information about arranging a speaking time to voice your concerns, contact the City Clerk’s office. District 7 Property Transfer Database Now Online!Since taking office in 2008, Councilman Patrick Dowd and the District 7 team have compiled and tracked information relating to property transaction in District 7, which ended up being very valuable to residents questioning their 2013 property reassessments. This information can now be found at the District 7 website, where the database is available for download in excel form. Information is organized by zip code, and will be updated regularly by the District 7 Team. Lawrenceville Branch of Carnegie Library to Receive “Spruce Up”The Lawrenceville Branch of the Carnegie Library is getting a new look thanks to last year’s Our Library, Our Future voter initiative. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is set to spruce up its Lawrenceville branch! In addition to receiving a “freshening up” with new paint, new furniture, and replaced upholstery, the Lawrenceville branch will also receive a new slate roof, refurbishment of the existing wood windows, and the replacement of the library’s antiquated heating system. To allow patrons to beat the heat during the summer months, the library will also receive central air conditioning that will cool throughout the Lawrenceville facility. The Our Library, Our Future voter initiative was one element of a five-part plan to establish sustainable funding for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The initiative, which Councilman Dowd helped champion in District 7 and across the City of Pittsburgh, passed overwhelmingly, and will generate approximately $3 million annually. This summer, the Carnegie Library board took the initial steps required to launch an endowment campaign, the next step in building sustainable funding the for the Library’s future. More information about the history of the Our Library, Our Future voter initiative, as well as an outline of Councilman Dowd’s involvement, is available on the “In the News” section of the District 7 webpage. District 7 Welcomes New Zone 2 Police Commander!Councilman Patrick Dowd and the District 7 team would like to congratulate Pittsburgh Police Commander Eric Holmes on his recent promotion to the title of Commander of the Zone 2 precinct. The Zone 2 precinct covers the District 7 neighborhoods of Polish Hill, the Strip District, and Lawrenceville, in addition to the Hill District and Downtown. Commander Holmes will replace former Zone 2 commander George Trosky, who has been promoted to Assistant Chief of Investigations. Contact information for the Zone 2 precinct can be found on the Zone 2 website. For more information about Commander Holmes, be sure to read this recent profile of the Commander published in the Post Gazette. Upcoming Events and MeetingsCouncil to GoJoin Councilman Patrick Dowd and his staff at Council to Go, his mobile district office, to voice your concerns, ideas, and questions about local government and services. Polish Hill – Wednesday, September 12, 7:00pm-8:00pm – Polish Hill Civic Association, 3060 Brereton Street Highland Park – Thursday, September 27, 7:00pm-8:00pm - Enrico's Tazza D'Oro, 1125 N. Highland Avenue Community EventsSeptember 8th, 8:30am-9:30am, Beginning at Jancey Street between Greenwood and Baker Streets – The District 7 neighborhood of Morningside will host the 2nd annual Morningside Mile. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and the Morningside Area Community Council. More information, including registration details, is available on the Morningside Area Community Council’s Morningside Mile information page. September 10th, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Former Iron City Brewery Site – Building O, 3340 Liberty Avenue – Join other community members and make your voice heard in the future development of the site of the former Iron City Brewery by attending the first Public Engagement Session for the Iron City Brewery Master Planning Process. Councilman Patrick Dowd will join community leaders from Lawrenceville United and the Lawrenceville Corporation, as well as representatives of the site’s new owner, Collier Development. More information is available here. September 15th, 10:00am-12:00pm, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – East Liberty Branch, 30 S. Whitfield St – The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will be hosting its September 28th, 29th, and 30th, Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield – Join the neighborhood of Bloomfield for the 11th Annual Little Italy Days, where you will find food vendors, live music, free giveaways, a bocce tournament, and more! More information about Little Italy Days, including festivity times, is available at the Little Italy Days website. Did You Know?The neighborhoods of District 7 each have their own rich architectural traditions, from the Victorian store fronts of Lawrenceville to the beautiful standalone homes of Highland Park and East Liberty. One way to make the most of the architectural benefits of your District 7 home or business is to utilize the services offered by the Design Center. The Design Center facilitates programs for businesses and homeowners to connect with experienced architects and design professionals, allowing home and business owners to make the most of their piece of Pittsburgh’s unique and captivating architecture. For more information about the Design Center, or to find out more about their program offerings, visit the DEsign Center website, or contact Cate Rassman to schedule a Design Consults consultation. |
Contact: Nathaniel Hanson Communications and Administrative Manager Office: 412-255-2140 District 7 Website |
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