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Don’t forget to submit comments on proposed zoning
by Mountain Girl ~ December 28th, 2007. Filed under: Community, Development.The Pittsburgh Department of City Planning is waiting for your feedback on the proposed zoning maps for Mt. Washington and Duquesne Heights. I know the holiday season is incredibly hectic, but please don’t miss out on the opportunity to affect real change in our community.
Community input must be received by the Pittsburgh City Planning Commission on or before Monday, January 28th. Concerned citizens may also testify at the public hearing at 1pm on this same date. The hearing takes place at City Council Chambers on the 5th Floor of the City County Building.
Call Justin Miller at (412) 255-2200 if you have questions prior to submitting your feedback. Feedback can be emailed to him at: justin.miller@city.pittsburgh.pa.us. I have also included this link to a hard copy of the Map Pittsburgh Feedback Form. Feel free to print it out and pass it around to those who may not have access to e-mail.
Let’s not forget what is at stake here. If the small faction of people that want to keep Virginia Avenue zoned for residential purposes prevails, we will be left with empty lots and sagging buildings for at least another decade or more. There is no doubt that they have already provided feedback to the Planning Commission and City Council. Let’s mobilize and take a few moments in the next several weeks to express our opinions as well.
Happy holidays to you and yours!
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” –Oprah Winfrey
January 8th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Maybe it’s time to start a group of our own, to counter-act the group of people mentioned in this post. If anybody has any interest let me know.
January 8th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Does anyone have a good reason why Virginia Ave should not be zoned commercial? I don’t see any new residential development taking place down there. Just another big empty lot. New commercial development will only increase the number of Mt. Washington investments/stakeholders. How is that a bad thing? If you have a good reason why it should remain residential, please post it. Thanks.
Chuck- Keep us posted.
January 9th, 2008 at 10:37 am
yeah — I’d be interested in being more involved — not sure what else to do other than submit my feedback to the zoning board showing my support for development
January 9th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
How bout joining me in being a charter member of group to support the right commercial development. Would appreciate your input on getting group started.
January 9th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Remember that those you oppose may check this website as well. Trust me.. we know first hand. (More to come on this topic)
I encourage groups organizing, it’s fun to fight fire with fire!
January 9th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Also, maybe now is the perfect time to look deeper into the BID or Chamber of Commerce options. The businesses in Mt. Washington should have a strong voice.
January 9th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
They can check this website all they want. I won’t say anything here I wouldn’t say to their faces. It’s our right assemble, and we should! They do!
January 9th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Good point, Chuck.
It’s better to set a precedent up front that you’re on the up-and-up. That way, you can’t be accused of excluding anyone.
MG
January 10th, 2008 at 10:44 am
chuck — how can you be contacted?
January 10th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
You can either contact me by e-mail @ chuck.wallace@verizon.net or my cell number is 412-913-6686 & my home number is 412-481-5207
February 16th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Anyone happen to notice the new sign at the empty lot on Virginia and Maple Terrace, whats that all about??
February 17th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Saw that yesterday as I was driving by the lot. No idea what it is all about. It said something about “responsible development”.