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Controller Heisler: City must contain costs, grow revenue to beat post-pandemic ‘hangover’
The June 10 Greater Hazelwood monthly community meeting was well attended despite the beautiful late spring weather. Attendees got an update on the BioForge facility under construction on Hazelwood Green, learned about Hazelwood’s homegrown workforce development company and heard from City Controller Rachael Heisler.
Jun 306 min read


Better Block Foundation will return with painted crosswalks in July
People gathered online and in person for the May 13 Greater Hazelwood monthly community meeting. They got exciting news about painted crosswalks coming to the business district. They also learned about a possible concept for the former home of Josza’s Corner. In Hazelwood Green news, an obscure zoning code change was discussed. Representatives from Module Housing visited for a second time to talk about their planned development.
May 305 min read


New housing project planned for Eliza Street on Hazelwood Green | The Homepage
Residents gathered on April 8 for Hazelwood Initiative’s monthly community meeting. They learned about Hazelwood Green planned housing updates. Presenters also informed them about a proposed zoning amendment and civic engagement opportunities. The meeting provided updates on several projects that will shape the neighborhood’s future.
May 13 min read


First multifamily development on Hazelwood Green clears Planning Commission | The Homepage
The Planning Commission on Jan. 28 approved a five-story, mixed-use building planned at the corner of Lytle and Eliza streets in Hazelwood.
Feb 282 min read


Merry Lights holiday display disrupts commutes, brings fun | The Homepage
Commuters surprised by Blair Street closures, but organizers worked with Hazelwood groups to spread holiday cheer By Juliet Martinez,...
Jan 15 min read


Hazelwood’s Center of Life unveils plans for major community center | The Homepage
CEO Tim Smith: ‘This is a movement to eliminate poverty and illiteracy’ By Helen Fallon for the Pittsburgh Union Progress Center of Life...
Nov 30, 20246 min read


Q&A about Hazelwood Green’s first planned housing development | The Homepage
Also: Updates on the City of Bridges homes in Hazelwood By Juliet Martinez, managing editor The first housing development planned for...
Nov 4, 20245 min read


Residents weigh in on new Woods Village development plan | The Homepage
Also: Clean containers and flatten boxes before curbside pickup so they actually get recycled By Juliet Martinez Community meetings give...
Sep 29, 20245 min read


CMU robotics facility celebrates laying of final beam | The Homepage
Pitt and CMU facilities under construction on Hazelwood Green expected to finish in 2025 By Juliet Martinez, managing editor...
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Music festival coming to Hazelwood in September | The Homepage
Also: Black mental health training starts in April By Juliet Martinez, Managing Editor The Feb. 13 Greater Hazelwood hybrid community...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


First multi-family development planned for Hazelwood Green | The Homepage
Also: Upgrades planned for Lewis Park By Juliet Martinez, managing editor The well-attended Hazelwood Initiative monthly hybrid meeting...
Jan 2, 20244 min read


CMU starts building Hazelwood Green robotics center; Steelers announce sports complex | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez, managing editor The Pittsburgh Steelers and a bunch of robots are coming to Hazelwood in 2025. Carnegie Mellon...
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Hazelwood Green workforce efforts must clear roadblocks to living-wage careers | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez, managing editor Indea Brimage always saw herself working in a medical setting. “Every time I go to the emergency room...
Dec 1, 20236 min read


Community meeting: CMU, Pitt planning ultra-high-tech facilities for Hazelwood Green | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez The well-attended June 13 hybrid community meeting introduced dazzling prospects of a technological future on...
Jul 1, 20234 min read


March community meeting highlights
Two public art projects and updates from Glen Hazel community garden and Phipps Homegrown By Juliet Martinez More than 50 people gathered...
Apr 1, 20234 min read