Hello Neighbors, On Feb. 28th, at 7pm the Highland Park Community Council (HPCC) will be hosting the Highland Park Community Development Corporation (HPCDC) for a public meeting on their soon-to-begin development of the property of 936 Mellon St. At this meeting, the HPCDC will give a brief explanation of the history of this property and share the details of the proposed changes to the property, including an explanation of the zoning variances required for this project. *This public meeting will be 7pm on Wednesday February 28th, via Zoom. Register in advance here <https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItf-2upzguGtxc0N9ubBoe1pKwzgATHg0w>.* Here is some further information on the project: - 936 Mellon St. is a Frederick Scheibler Building <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_G._Scheibler_Jr.> - This property is currently condemned. - The HPCDCs plans include: - Restoration of the historical front facade of the building - The interior will be divided into 3 condos, one on each floor - Adding a 3-car garage to the rear of the property, spanning the full property width (zoning variance required) - Replacing and enclosing the the existing open exterior rear staircase, meeting current building codes - Installation of an elevator - The units are expected to market in a range of $600,000+ - The CDC envisions a core audience for this building as seniors and others in the neighborhood who wish to remain in Highland Park but are unable to find single level, accessible living options. - This is the final undeveloped property in the HPCDC portfolio of properties in Highland Park All are welcome to attend, hear more about this project, and ask any questions. Thank you, HPCC Board -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>