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From apartment decor to local events and everything in between. Wondering how you can decorate small spaces? Where you should go this weekend? How to be a better neighbor? We're covering all that and more! So check out our blog below, and come back each month for a new post from our employees!

Gainey, Walnut Capital reach deal on Oakland Crossings project

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

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

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

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

8 of Our Favorite Pittsburgh Attractions You MUST Visit!

8 of Our Favorite Pittsburgh Attractions You MUST Visit!

Whether you have been living in Pittsburgh your entire life, or you just moved to Pittsburgh a few months ago, there are countless Pittsburgh attractions that every resident must visit at least once in their lifetime. Read more

Life at Walnut Capital: Diana Corbett

Life at Walnut Capital: Diana Corbett

Walnut Capital has over 100 employees and counting! Ever wonder who was employee numero uno? Allow me to introduce Diana Corbett, Walnut Capital's longest standing employee! Read more

Gainey puts future of Oakland Crossings on hold for another 30 days

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

A Guide to Living With A Roommate

A Guide to Living With A Roommate

We all know someone with a roommate horror story from college. It's not always easy to leave home for the first time and then live with someone you may have never met before. Here are some tips we suggest you follow when living with a roommate. Read more

Life at Walnut Capital: Ryan Lebanik

Life at Walnut Capital: Ryan Lebanik

So, what's it like to work at Walnut Capital? That's a loaded question. Further, what's it like to work at Walnut Capital for over 20 years??? Only a few people can answer that... we asked Ryan for his take! Read more

How to Find an Apartment in Pittsburgh

How to Find an Apartment in Pittsburgh

As the new year begins, do you feel like you need a change? Is it time to start looking for a new apartment? Here are some tips Walnut Capital suggests to prospective residents when they begin their apartment search. Read more

Abandoned road behind Bakery Square to become one of Pittsburgh's only public 'living' streets

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

5 Best Small Space Storage Items You NEED!

5 Best Small Space Storage Items You NEED!

There is no such thing as having too many closets! When it comes to living in an apartment or small space, sometimes you might find it hard to store all your items in an appealing or aesthetically pleasing way. Here are some of our favorite small space storage items! Read more

Announcing: Grow with Walnut Capital

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

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

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

How to Turn Your Home into a Festive Fall Wonderland

How to Turn Your Home into a Festive Fall Wonderland

Forget basic pumpkins and cranberry reefs; it's time to upgrade your fall decorating game. Read more

Peduto voices strong support for amended zoning ordinance for Oakland Crossing

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

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

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

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

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