Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG)

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Last Saturday, 300 citizens came together to discuss local government issues as part of a Deliberative Democracy Poll. The results will be shared with public officials later this year. If you were not one of the randomly selected, it does not mean we don’t value your opinions. In fact, we are offering you the opport…unity… Continue reading »

Which is better (or, perhaps, less bad)? Selling parking assets to the Parking Authority? Privatization? Or just letting the State take over our pension? “Saying a mayoral plan to lease parking garages and meters would raise rates too high and cede too much control, Pittsburgh Controller Michael Lamb today outlined an alternative means of avoiding… Continue reading »

Construction of five townhomes near the doughboy statue in Lawrenceville is poised to move forward with Pittsburgh City Council’s blessing. Council last week authorized the city Urban Redevelopment Authority to sell five parcels in the 3400 block of Butler Street to Central Real Estate Holdings LLC for $109,750. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10271/1090797-53.stm#ixzz11gVVpQby

Check out this great article on the work that Pennsylvania State Legislators and City Officials are doing to combat vacancy in our neighborhoods!

Mayor releases budget with no major cuts or lay-offs, includes anticipated parking lease revenue.

…PASSED Senate Appropriations!! Major milestone. Final legislative session is short. Get involved:

Weigh in on the City’s Comprehensive Plan Open Spaces chapter!

 Has your community group signed up for the Fall “Redd Up?” happening October 15-17 in neighborhoods throughout the region? Contact your neighborhood organization to find out how you can participate. More info here.