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Councilwoman Smith recently met with Mr. Craig Cozza of Grandview Avenue vacant lot fame and representatives from the MWCDC and was kind enough to share a synopsis of the meeting with us. (If you’re not familiar with Mr. Cozza’s role in the development story in our neighborhood, you can check out some of the media coverage [...]

Along with the progress that’s been made on the One Grandview project, grant money has been given to examine the infrastructure elsewhere on the hilltop. Read the Tribune-Review article about it here.
With T service already in place in Beechview and Allentown, it makes sense to thoughtfully revitalize the surrounding business districts. People make their way to the East End [...]

People have been wondering why the hilltop neighborhoods haven’t collaborated on community revitalization efforts for some time now. While there were always rumors that this would happen, The South Pittsburgh Reporter  has confirmed that the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation and the Allentown Community Development Corporation are teaming up to spur revitalization in an official capacity.
I don’t think there [...]

The MWCDC wants to hear what you think about adding 18 miles of trails to the Grandview Scenic Byway Park. 
Ilyssa Manspeizer will present a preliminary draft of the trail plan that’s being proposed at the MWCDC meeting/forum tomorrow evening at 7:30PM at the Senior Center and then solicit feedback and answer questions. If you’re interested [...]

Multiple studies have shown that greenery helps people to relax, which reduces aggression. Green spaces can also serve as gathering places and bring people together.  And well maintained green spaces can discourage criminal behavior by increasing surveillance and giving a cue to criminals that ours is a neighborhood with which you don’t want to mess (I was [...]

After a lengthy public hearing this afternoon, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed change to the zoning and preliminary plan for One Grandview. Next, City Council and the Mayor will take the Commission’s recommendation into account and decide whether the modified zoning category and preliminary plan are officially approved. Once said change takes place, the applicant will then submit [...]

“Newcomers are in some ways dying for community,” said Jesse Mumm, a long-time neighborhood activist. “They really want to feel community, they move to these neighborhoods in some cases because they don’t have that where they came from. There are existing organizations in these neighborhoods that fight for affordable housing. If people would just contribute [...]

VOTING ON THURSDAY
If you were on the ball enough to renew your membership to the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC), don’t forget to go and vote for your Board members this Thursday, October 15th. Stop by the Senior Center on Virginia Avenue at 7pm and fill out your ballot. Mountain Girl has heard some [...]

In preparation for the influx of visitors we’ll be hosting next week, the Mt. Washington CDC is recruiting volunteers to help clean up our neighborhood this weekend.
When: Saturday September 19th from 9 AM – 12 PM.
What: Help tidy up streets, sidewalks and green spaces.
How: If you’re interested and willing, meet at the CDC office at [...]

If you’re not a member of the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC), think about becoming one. And do it by Monday, August 31st so you can vote in the board elections on October 15, 2009.
There are a lot of ways to create positive change in our neighborhood. The MWCDC makes it easier. It’s an [...]