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Plans for Oakland move forward
"Votes on Oakland Crossings and a proposed UPMC tower, plus discussion of a 10-year plan, could shape the bustling Pittsburgh neighborhood's future." Read more
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey comes to terms with developers on proposed Oakland Crossings project
"After putting the proposed Oakland Crossings project on hold for a couple of months, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said Monday that his office has reached a deal with developer Walnut Capital on proposed zoning for the large-scale development in central Oakland." Read more
Gainey, Walnut Capital reach deal on Oakland Crossings project
"Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Walnut Capital reached a deal last week on proposed zoning for the developer's Oakland Crossings project, which will receive a vote later this month from the City Planning Commission." Read more
Walnut Capital scales back proposal for Oakland Crossings
"Three months before former Mayor Bill Peduto left office, he proposed a zoning change for nearly 18 acres of Oakland specifically tailored to a plan by Walnut Capital, the landowner, that would allow the developer to construct buildings up to 180 feet high near UPMC Magee Womens Hospital." Read more
Gainey administration announces agreement with Walnut Capital for Oakland Crossings zoning
"Mayor Gainey announced today an agreement with the developer Walnut Capital on the proposed zoning for the Oakland Crossings project." Read more
OBID meeting brings community leaders together to address equitable accessibility
"For John Tague, a 72-year-old power wheelchair user, equitable accessibility means something different to each member of the disabled community." Read more
Gainey puts future of Oakland Crossings on hold for another 30 days
"On Tuesday Mayor Ed Gainey again hit pause on Oakland Crossings, a proposed development project that could remake nearly 18 acres of Central and South Oakland. The city's Planning Commission was scheduled to vote today on legislation that would allow the project to move forward." Read more
Abandoned road behind Bakery Square to become one of Pittsburgh's only public 'living' streets
"County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Mayor William Peduto announced plans to transform an abandoned road behind Bakery Square into one of the city's only public 'living' streets." Read more
Announcing: Grow with Walnut Capital
Rooted in Pittsburgh. Committed to our Communities. Announcing Grow with Walnut Capital! We've always focused on developing spaces that build communities and revitalize neighborhoods, and are environmentally friendly. Our Grow with Walnut Capital initiatives will be the product of active community Read more
A new housing model could reshape Oakland
"The Oakland Crossings development proposal doesn't just seek to transform nearly 18 acres of Oakland with new greenspace, housing for non-students and a grocery store. It also seeks to create a new means of making housing more accessible." Read more
Oakland Business Improvement District board endorses developer's bid to remake part of the neighborhood
"While one major Oakland community group battles zoning legislation crucial to a developer's bid to reshape Oakland, another is throwing its support behind the plan." Read more
Peduto voices strong support for amended zoning ordinance for Oakland Crossing
"Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto defended his administration's zoning ordinance to make way for the more than 17-acre Oakland Crossing plan." Read more
Giant Eagle, other grocers eye former Quality Inn and Suites site in Oakland
It's been more than 20 years since Giant Eagle had a grocery in the heart of Oakland. The supermarket chain may now be considering a return engagement. Read more
City Council amends, advances Walnut Capital rezoning proposal
"Pittsburgh City Council amended and advanced Shadyside developer Walnut Capital's Oakland Crossings plan last Wednesday. " Read more
City pushes ahead bill that would aid developer's plan for Oakland
"Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday advanced, with changes, controversial zoning legislation crucial to a developer's bid to reshape parts of Oakland despite pleas to delay action on the issue until the completion of a neighborhood master plan." Read more
Made to order: Sheetz to establish tech office presence at Bakery Square
The Altoona-based chain is planning to open a tech office at Bakery Square, one that will house members of its information technology, data and innovation departments. Read more
Walnut Capital and the URA Partner with the Larimer Consensus Group to Bring New Affordable, For-Sale Housing to Larimer Residents
Phase 1 of neighborhood-developer partnership will build two of 10 new homes; effort represents first "for-sale" affordable housing initiative in city as part of TRID financing and first for-sale affordable new construction to be built in Larimer in over 30 years Read more
Google Arts & Culture taps 15 local arts groups for 'Pittsburgh: Proud and Powerful' digital experience
Virtual visitors to Google's Arts & Culture platform can take a digital tour through Lagos, learn about a panda's diet and turn themselves into a version of "The Scream." Read more
Game Changers
With its Bakery Square "refresh" now complete and major projects in the works in Oakland, Walnut Capital continues to play a leading role in transforming the East End and beyond. Read more
Walnut Capital eyeing big plan to bring more apartments, other amenities to central and south Oakland
"Developer Walnut Capital is considering an audacious plan to reshape part of central and south Oakland with the construction of more than half-a-dozen new apartment buildings, a pedestrian bridge over the Boulevard of the Allies and a parking garage." Read more