Incoming apartment building forces students to relocate ahead of 2026 construction

By Briana Bindus, News Editor  • September 24, 2025

Eighteen parcels in South Oakland will be demolished to make way for a 299-unit, nine-story apartment building. The proposed apartments will sit on a one-acre site between Atwood Street, Louisa Street and Meyran Avenue. 

New apartment complex, The Caroline, coming fall 2027

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • April 6, 2025

In the fall of 2027, Walnut Capital Management will expand their University Commons housing hub with the brand new Caroline Apartments. The building — located on McKee and Louisa — is expected to open in September 2027 with 160 units and 480 beds, as each unit houses two to three people.

Maintenance delays, lockouts and a bag of weed: HERE Pittsburgh residents share living struggles one year later

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2024

One year into HERE Pittsburgh’s existence, residents at the apartment have reported a litany of issues that they say have impacted their well-being and made them regret signing a lease.

LGBTQ+ friendly affordable housing breaks ground in Oakland

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • May 30, 2024

The apartment building set to be a LGBTQ+ friendly affordable housing community in Oakland is the first of its kind in Western Pennsylvania. The creation of LGBTQ+ affordable housing seeks to address housing disparities and discrimination faced by elders in the community.

OPDC discusses plans for new Oakland hospital facility, apartment complex

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held its monthly Oakland-wide community meeting Tuesday evening to discuss updated plans for the new UPMC Presbyterian building and a plan to turn a Ward Street building into a 20-unit apartment complex.

In case you missed it: News from winter break 2020

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • January 19, 2021

While students and staff enjoyed time away from campus at home, things didn’t come to a complete halt on campus. Here are some of the biggest stories from the break so you’re up to date when you get back to campus.