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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Halket Street in Oakland.

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.
Halket Street in Oakland.

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.
Pittsburgh city council members discuss Oakland zoning proposals in a public meeting over Zoom.

City Council hears divided opinions on Oakland zoning proposal

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • December 6, 2022
Pittsburgh city council has limited time to vote on controversial Oakland zoning proposals that have the potential to reshape the neighborhood or restart the lengthy process.
A rendering of the proposed construction at 3440 Forbes Ave.

Court strikes down community opposition to construction of a proposed Forbes office building

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • August 31, 2022
Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court blocked efforts by several community groups and residents to prevent a proposed 10-story office building along Forbes Avenue from exceeding the base zoning height.
A Walnut Capital advertisement.

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.
Around 25 community members denounced Walnut Capital’s rezoning proposal for Central Oakland at a Pittsburgh City Council public hearing on Tuesday.

Community members urge City Council to hold Walnut Capital zoning proposal

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • October 8, 2021
After several Oakland residents submitted a petition, Pittsburgh City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss Walnut Capital’s proposal to amend the City’s zoning code. Around 25 community members spoke at the hearing, with most denouncing the proposal.
Michelle Weltner, UPMC project manager, discussed new signage that the health care giant plans to implement at the Oakland Planning and Development Corp. public meeting Tuesday.

OPDC discusses UPMC signage, Carnegie Library banners and Walnut Capital proposal

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • September 29, 2021
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held a Tuesday public meeting to discuss new UPMC signage throughout Oakland and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh lamp post and banner installation. The group also continued discussing zoning changes proposed by Walnut Capital.
Oakland community leaders said Wednesday evening that private developer Walnut Capital’s current efforts to pass a proposal to reshape vast parts of Central Oakland are an "injustice to the community” that flies in the face of community-driven redevelopment.

OPDC denounces Walnut Capital’s Central Oakland rezoning proposal

By Leanna Chae, Staff Writer • September 24, 2021
Oakland community leaders said Wednesday evening that private developer Walnut Capital’s current efforts to pass a proposal to reshape vast parts of Central Oakland are an "injustice to the community” that flies in the face of community-driven redevelopment.
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