Fundamental to OPDC’s work is communication to the public about development proposals and hosting public meetings to discuss them. 

We are a Registered Community Organization (RCO) with the Department of City Planning. The RCO designation formally requires community engagement as part of the city’s development approval process.  According to the RCO legislation, our responsibilities as an RCO include:

  • Establishing orderly means for public input.

  • Reporting to the city about the process.

  • Fostering communication between the community and city departments. 

Please click here to read more about OPDC’s RCO procedures. Visit our calendar for upcoming community meetings.

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Planning & Zoning

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McKee Pl Zoning Changes
McKee Pl Zoning Changes

Council District 3 has proposed a zoning map amendment to re-zone the parcels of 234 – 262 McKee Place in Central Oakland from Urban Center – Employment to Residential – Mixed Use.

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Design Development Review

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3401 Boulevard of the Allies
3401 Boulevard of the Allies

This project is on hold pending further updates from the property owner.

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3339 Ward Street
3339 Ward Street
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2000 Technology Dr interior alterations
2000 Technology Dr interior alterations

An applicant is proposing a use change for a portion of an existing building at 2000 Technology Dr. The proposed use is an Optometrist office.

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3459 5th Ave (UPMC Montefiore)
3459 5th Ave (UPMC Montefiore)

UPMC is proposing a minor addition to a portion of an existing hospital building (former boiler house at UPMC Montefiore), located at 3459 5th Ave.

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Oakland Pride/PSC Senior LGBTQ housing
Oakland Pride/PSC Senior LGBTQ housing

The Presbyterian SeniorCare Network plans to build “Oakland Pride”, a multi-use residential community housing for LGBTQ+ seniors at 3129 - 3133 Forbes Avenue/118 Craft Avenue.

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4040 Bigelow Boulevard
4040 Bigelow Boulevard

4040 Bigelow shared details about their project in a May 8 DAM.

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The Corner Restoration/Construction
The Corner Restoration/Construction

Take a survey on The Corner Phase II Restoration/Construction project.

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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers quick-service restaurant
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers quick-service restaurant

OLIO Development Group plan to construct a Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers quick-service restaurant on Fifth Avenue.

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Synod Hall St. Paul Cathedral masonry repairs
Synod Hall St. Paul Cathedral masonry repairs

LGA Partners propose to construct an ADA-compliant ramp and new steps to an existing side entrance of St. Paul Synod Hall, 125 North Craig Street, to provide accessibility.

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Crawford Hall

University of Pittsburgh is making updates to the exterior façade of Crawford Hall on Bigelow Blvd.

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4612 Bayard Parking Lot

Fahringer, McCarty, Grey, Inc. Landscape Architects & Civil Engineers is assisting with the enlargement of an existing surface parking lot in North Oakland.

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Singh Home Addition
Singh Home Addition

Bottega Drafting + Design is working on a home addition for the Singh family in Schenley Farms.

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Mazeroski Field Electrical Box & Utility Grates
Mazeroski Field Electrical Box & Utility Grates

The University of Pittsburgh is planning a lower campus stormwater collection system, that is part of upgrading and expanding an existing Chilled Water plant at Posvar Hall. The stormwater feature includes a cistern built underneath Mazeroski Field.

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Pitt Rehabilitation Projects

The University of Pittsburgh plans to make repairs to Heinz Chapel Fleche, Thaw Hall, University Club Terrace, and the Schenley Quadrangle Steps.

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Arena and Sports Performance Center
Arena and Sports Performance Center

The 250,000 sq. ft. Arena and Sports Performance Center (ASPC) facility will replace/expand most of the sports and functions in the existing Fitzgerald Field House in a new stand-alone facility.

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Hillman Library Renovation
Hillman Library Renovation

The entire ground floor (approximately 70,000 sq. ft.) will be renovated and a three-story entry volume will be added to the northwest corner of the building.

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UPMC Presbyterian Bed Tower
UPMC Presbyterian Bed Tower
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3730 Dawson Street
3730 Dawson Street
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Bates Street rowhouses/cleared lot
Bates Street rowhouses/cleared lot
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Council Bill 2021-1906, proposed “Oakland Crossings” UC-MU
Council Bill 2021-1906, proposed “Oakland Crossings” UC-MU
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William Pitt Union patio renovations
William Pitt Union patio renovations
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Langley Hall renovations
Langley Hall renovations
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - main entrance improvements
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - main entrance improvements
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The Porch at Schenley
The Porch at Schenley

The developer expects construction to start in approximately a month.

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346 Joncaire Street
346 Joncaire Street
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The Julian
The Julian
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Innovation Research Tower - 3342 Fifth Ave
Innovation Research Tower - 3342 Fifth Ave
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3440 Forbes Ave - Wexford Science + Technology
3440 Forbes Ave - Wexford Science + Technology
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Carnegie Mellon University student health, wellness, and athletics center
Carnegie Mellon University student health, wellness, and athletics center
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Croatian Fraternal Union - 3441 Forbes Ave
Croatian Fraternal Union - 3441 Forbes Ave
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Green Spaces and Infrastructure

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PWSA Central Oakland water main replacements
PWSA Central Oakland water main replacements

April 25, 2023: Chesterfield will be closed to put back the bricks and pour new sidewalks and curbs from the end of May until the end of August.

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PWSA stormwater plan
PWSA stormwater plan

The final draft of the Stormwater Strategic Plan is available for review through February 17, 2023.

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Lawn and Ophelia Storm Water Parklet
Lawn and Ophelia Storm Water Parklet

Construction for the Lawn and Ophelia Stormwater Project is complete. PWSA is currently developing the maintenance plan for the site moving forward.

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Anderson Playground
Anderson Playground

The Department of Public Works seeks to renovate Schenley Park’s Anderson Playground to create an iconic, community-centered, and accessible public playground.

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Four Mile Run Watershed Restoration
Four Mile Run Watershed Restoration

Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) has placed an indefinite hold on its proposed green infrastructure to manage storm water runoff in the 4 Mile Run watershed. PWSA is moving forward with new drainage tunnels and gray infrastructure at the Greenfield end of 4 Mile Run.

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University of Pittsburgh campus-wide stormwater management and reuse plan
University of Pittsburgh campus-wide stormwater management and reuse plan
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Mobility

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Charles Anderson Bridge
Charles Anderson Bridge

The Charles Anderson Bridge has been closed to all vehicular traffic until repairs can be made.

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Bates Street Widening
Bates Street Widening

PennDOT plans to widen Bates Street between 2nd Avenue and the Boulevard of the Allies, which would accommodate transit access and improved bicycle and pedestrian safety amenities.

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Bus Rapid Transit
Bus Rapid Transit

BRT is now fully funded with $150 million from the Federal Transit Administration. The "University Line" will run between Downtown, Uptown, and Oakland. Work on the Downtown section of the University Line is expected to get under way this fall.

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Swinburne Bridge
Swinburne Bridge
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Boundary Street bike/ped safety improvements
Boundary Street bike/ped safety improvements
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Institutional Master Plans

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University of Pittsburgh Master Plan
University of Pittsburgh Master Plan

University of Pittsburgh is sharing details of an amendment to their Institutional Master Plan (IMP), including a text change to the Allequippa Street Public Realm Plan, and updates to the exterior façade of Crawford Hall on Bigelow Blvd

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Carnegie Mellon University Master Plan
Carnegie Mellon University Master Plan

An application was submitted for a new Institutional Master Plan (IMP) and to change the Zoning Districts for (7) parcels to Educational Medical Institution (EMI).

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Carlow University Master Plan
Carlow University Master Plan

Carlow University’s Institutional Master Plan involves 10 years of development, including new construction and renovation.

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Do you have concerns about an upcoming development? Are you looking for additional information about a specific project?

Feel free to email Executive Director Andrea Boykowycz at aboykowycz@opdc.org.