Events & Announcements

Upcoming Events

GoBurgh

Thursday, August 15th

12-2PM

 Vacant Property Working Group (VPWG)

Friday, September 13th*

9-11AM

(*Please note that the August VPWG meeting is cancelled)

Announcements

• Meet the Commander on Your Corner: The commander on your corner project is a way of initiating dialogue, coordinating efforts and establishing positive community relations in the various Zone Two neighborhoods.  Click here for a list of dates, times, and locations for the events.  Questions can be addressed to: Marlese Porter, Zone Two Community Resource Officer at marlease.porter@pittsburghpa.gov or 412-255-2827.
• Steel City Solutions Conference: Steel City Solutions is a one-day conference designed to encourage appropriate technology in Pittsburgh’s nonprofit communities. This conference will contain three topical tracks (Organizational Management, Marketing & Branding, and Sustainable Technology) as well as a keynote panel featuring a diverse group of the nonprofit world’s best and brightest.
• Join the Ecodistrict Idea Share forum on Facebook to discuss the Ecological, Equity, and Economic challenges in planning resilient communities, put forth strategies for addressing them, and develop these ideas through collaboration.
• We’re excited to have Siena Kane from Uptown Partners and David Zwier from Oakland Planning and Development Corporation join PCRG in the National Bike Challenge!  If you work for or volunteer with a PCRG member organization, we encourage you to join our team (Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group).
• Oakland Planning and Development Corporation has listed four houses for sale to owner-occupants. Through new construction, home rehabilitation, and incentives to encourage homeowners in Oakland, OPDC’s housing programs aim to strengthen Oakland’s residential neighborhoods.
• On Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 10-3PM, the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation will host the inaugural Wilkinsburg House and Garden Tour.
•  Ross Township Business and Economic Development Corporation (RED) is hosting the "Taste of Ross" to showcase Ross’s diverse dining community. Enjoy a day of fine foods, drinks, fun and community on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Shoppes at Northway.
• The Hill District Consensus Group holds its monthly meeting on the second Friday of each month. HDCG's next meeting will take place on Friday, August 9th from 10-12PM in the Kaufmann Center Auditorium. Anyone with an interest in the Hill District community is welcome to join the conversation. Questions or comments? Call 412-697-4692 or e-mail info@hdcg.org

If you are a PCRG member organization or partner, please let us know if you have upcoming events or announcements.  We would be happy to help you promote it through our social media and future newsletters.