Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC), Moving the Lives of Kids (MLK) Mural Project, and the Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID) are happy to welcome the community to celebrate Oakland’s new mural at the corner of Atwood and Sennott Streets. Join us for complimentary refreshments, activities, and a chance to network with your neighbors as we unveil the mural on Friday, October 22nd from 4pm-6pm. For more information, call OPDC at 412.621.7863 Ext.23.
September 29, 2010
Press Releases
WHO: Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC)
WHAT: 2010 University of Pittsburgh Day of Caring
As part of the annual Pittsburgh Cares initiative, “Days of Caring”, the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) will be collaborating with the University of Pittsburgh, the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh (ICP), the Oakcliffe Housing Club, and Community Human Services on two major community service projects that will contribute to the ongoing revitalization of the Oakland community.
The Forbes Avenue project is an exciting new collaboration between OPDC, the ICP, and the University of Pittsburgh. Twenty volunteers from the University of Pittsburgh are expected to participate in the landscaping and beautification of a property owned by the ICP.
The Oakcliffe project is part of the ongoing effort to improve and expand the new parkland along Lawn Street, known as the Oakcliffe Overlook and Greenway. Over 30 volunteers from the University of Pittsburgh will be participating in these efforts, which will also be the first step in connecting South Oakland to the bicycle trail system.
Founded in 1980, OPDC is a community-based organization dedicated to building a better Oakland through job placement services, neighborhood preservation and investment programs, resident volunteer efforts, and community engagement.
WHERE:
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh Project:
3339 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Oakcliff Housing Club Project:
Intersection of Ophelia Street and Lawn Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
10am-2pm
CONTACT:
Rebekkah Belferman
Communications Manager
412.621.7863 x23 office
412.760.5604 mobile
***Photo, video and interviewing opportunities with University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark. A. Nordenberg, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh Imam Abdusemih A. Tadese and Imam Atef Mogoub.***
Sowing the seeds of community
South Oakland’s Frazier Farm receives a little media attention for the communities efforts. Want to get involved? Contact Tara Sherry-Torres at tarat (at) opdc.org or join us for a gardening day.
The 2010 Facade Improvement Grant Program is closed. All funds have been pledged. We hope to provide the grant next year and will announce the awardees as their work is completed.
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation is thrilled to launch the 2010 Oakland Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program! Please click on the link above for more information about the program and how to submit your application to receive a matching grant of up to $5,000.
The program is open to all Oakland homeowners and residential property owners. Help us spread the word! Tell your neighbors and fellow property owners.
For more information about the Oakland Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program, contact Kelly Wawrzeniak at 412-621-7863 ext. 13 or kellyw@opdc.org.
All are welcome to join OPDC and MLK at the Oakland Community Mural Sketch Selection Meeting!
When: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Location: Peoples Oakland (3433 Bates Street, 2nd Floor)
Time: 6:00pm
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) is partnering with Moving the Lives of Kids (MLK) Community Mural Project this summer to create a mural on the exterior wall of Sorrento’s Pizza Roma on Atwood Street to celebrate the Oakland community.
After our community input meeting on May 19th, MLK asked local artists to produce sketches for what the mural could look like based on your ideas. At the June 16 meeting, artists will present the sketches they’ve designed for the mural.
We need YOUR INPUT again to select a sketch for the mural in order for it to truly reflect our neighborhood.
Once a final sketch is selected, OPDC and MLK will recruit Oakland youth to paint the mural in July!
For questions for more information, contact Kelly Wawrzeniak, OPDC Manager of Communications and Special Projects at 412-621-7863 ext. 13 or kellyw@opdc.org.
OPDC is partnering with Moving the Lives of Kids (MLK) Community Mural Project this summer to create a mural on the exterior wall of Sorrento’s Pizza Roma on Atwood Street to celebrate the Oakland community.
We need YOUR INPUT on a design for the mural in order for it to truly reflect Oakland’s diversity and character!
When: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Where: People’s Oakland – 3433 Bates Street, 2nd Floor
Time: 6:00pm
Families welcome! Children’s activities will be provided!
After the meeting, MLK staff will contact local artists to discuss the ideas generated by the Oakland community. The artists will create sketches and present them at a second community forum. The community will select the mural design to be painted this summer!
For more information, please contact Kelly Wawrzeniak, OPDC Manager of Communications and Special Projects at 412-621-7863 ext. 13 or kellyw@opdc.org.
OPDC’s own Elly Fisher, her husband, and adorable son are urban family superstars in the Great Lakes Urban Exchange (G.L.U.E.) slide show featuring reasons why Pittsburghers are choosing to stay in their city! Elly proudly displays her reasons for staying in Pittsburgh in the first photo. Check out the link from Pop City-Pittsburgh:
Photo Slide Show: Why We’re Choosing Pittsburgh
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