Oakland Plan Archives - The Pitt News

City Council approves Oakland zoning changes

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 1, 2023

Pittsburgh City Council gave final approval to an Oakland rezoning ordinance on Tuesday, ending three years of public debate.

Controversial Oakland rezoning plan gets preliminary approval

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 24, 2023

Pittsburgh City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval on Wednesday to a rezoning ordinance that would bring significant changes to Oakland as part of the Oakland Plan.

Oakland Plan nearing adoption as official City policy

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • April 5, 2022

The Oakland Plan, touted by the City as a vision for a more livable, accessible and equitable neighborhood, is nearing the end of its journey toward adoption as official City policy.

Oakland Plan released for public comment

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 13, 2022

Pittsburgh released a draft of the 10-year Oakland Plan and associated zoning proposals last Wednesday for public comment.

Gainey hears mixed feelings on Oakland Crossings at town hall

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey held a virtual town hall to discuss the Oakland Crossings project on Wednesday. As part of his 30-day pause on the proposal, Gainey listened to comments from students and residents at the town hall.

City Council amends, advances Walnut Capital rezoning proposal

By Natalie Frank and Millicent Watt • October 19, 2021

Pittsburgh City Council amended and advanced Shadyside developer Walnut Capital’s Oakland Crossings plan last Wednesday, moving it to the City Planning Commission.