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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!

Game Changers

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

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

Pet Products for Apartment Owners

Pet Products for Apartment Owners

At Walnut Capital, we love our furry friends! Pets are family and should also have a comfortable space to live, even when you are renting an apartment. Below is a list of apartment essentials for both cats and dogs to make sure that they love their home as much as you love them! Read more

Pitt Takes a "Huge Step" With Housing, Grocery Store

Pitt Takes a "Huge Step" With Housing, Grocery Store

The university is redeveloping the former Quality Inn & Suites in Oakland into non-student apartments - and adding a grocery store. Read more

Walnut Perks Giveaway

Walnut Perks Giveaway

We're partnering with some of our Walnut Perks members to giveaway a prize to one lucky winner in the Pittsburgh area! The prize (worth over $800!) will include a Yeti cooler and slim can koozie, pack of tropical Trulys, a beach blanket from Anthropologie, a Polaroid instant camera and more! Read more

Pittsburgh's Summer Markets You Don't Want to Miss

Pittsburgh's Summer Markets You Don't Want to Miss

One of the greatest ways to meet more people in Pittsburgh is to attend a few of the many markets that are put on across the city. Full of local makers and community members, the neighborhood markets allow you to dive into the heart of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods and meet the people that make them! Read more

Moving Day Prep

Moving Day Prep

So move in day is here and, let me guess, you have nothing packed? Find out how to make your move a breeze in four easy steps. Read more

Expanding its footprint: Pitt makes two big property buys in Oakland

Expanding its footprint: Pitt makes two big property buys in Oakland

The University of Pittsburgh is spending more than $25 million in Oakland to acquire a 285,000-square-foot lab and research project site on Fifth Avenue and a block of dilapidated rowhouses on Bates Street. Read more

Pittsburgh artist Janel Young's 3D murals unveiled at Bakery Square

Pittsburgh artist Janel Young's 3D murals unveiled at Bakery Square

The individual in the bold blue superhero-style cape stands tall on the 10-by-18 foot mural. Read more

Walnut Capital completes $25M Pittsburgh Athletic Association rehab in Oakland

Walnut Capital completes $25M Pittsburgh Athletic Association rehab in Oakland

Walnut Capital has completed a $25 million project to convert the venerable Pittsburgh Athletic Association clubhouse into office space. Read more

Google expands in Bakery Square, signs deal with city to use Google Cloud

Google expands in Bakery Square, signs deal with city to use Google Cloud

This week, the California-based technology giant announced its expansion into three additional floors at the Bakery Square location, for a total of 320,000 square feet. Read more

Galley Bakery Square's 4 new restaurants officially open for business

Galley Bakery Square's 4 new restaurants officially open for business

Four restaurants officially opened as part of Galley Group's latest endeavor: Galley Bakery Square. Read more

Two acclaimed Pittsburgh artists selected for public art program at Bakery Square

Two acclaimed Pittsburgh artists selected for public art program at Bakery Square

Janel Young and Lori Hepner, both of Pittsburgh, will each have their artwork on display for six months. Read more

big Burrito opening AVP, a casual Italian concept, at Bakery Square

big Burrito opening AVP, a casual Italian concept, at Bakery Square

Bakery Square is getting a little taste of big Burrito. The restaurant group plans to open AVP, an extension of its Alta Via brand, this fall in the East Liberty development. The company also runs Mad Mex, Casbah, Kaya, Eleven, Soba and Umi. Read more

Home Decor Items for Every Small Space

Home Decor Items for Every Small Space

Living in an apartment does not mean that you have to sacrifice style and comfort when it comes to your decor or interior design. Find out how to choose the right elements that will make your space feel like your home. Read more

City, Walnut Capital Team to Advance Affordable Housing, Workforce Development in Larimer

City, Walnut Capital Team to Advance Affordable Housing, Workforce Development in Larimer

A partnership with Shadyside developer Walnut Capital will direct more than $2 million in funding to Larimer for affordable housing and workforce development... Read more

Turning Your Apartment into a DIY Yoga Studio

Turning Your Apartment into a DIY Yoga Studio

Having a designated space and area to practice yoga can help you establish a more consistent schedule/routine. One day, you might look forward to the time you get to dedicate to your practice! Follow these 5 tips to get your at-home Yoga Studio up and running! Read more

5 Ideas for the Ultimate Date Night from Your Apartment

5 Ideas for the Ultimate Date Night from Your Apartment

When you're stuck at home for months on end, it can seem nearly impossible to come up with creative ways to make life feel exciting. With the Pandemic keeping us in isolation inside our homes, most days feel the same. Today feels like yesterday, and tomorrow will most likely feel much like today... Read more

Pittsburgh Moving Companies: Finding the Right Fit

Pittsburgh Moving Companies: Finding the Right Fit

The time is here! You are finally planning your move from one space to another. The entire process of moving is complicated and difficult to plan. For your convenience, we have dissected the top three moving companies in Pittsburgh to help you decide which company is best for you and your needs. Read more

Must-Have Kitchen Essentials for Every Apartment

Must-Have Kitchen Essentials for Every Apartment

Moving into your apartment can be super exciting, but it also can be easy to get overwhelmed when deciding what to purchase for your new space. If you're a first-time apartment renter, you might feel conflicted about which kitchen staples are actually necessary to own. It can be tough to forecast... Read more