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Mayor Gainey answers questions from the campaign trail | The Homepage
Mr. Gainey highlighted how his approach to development and affordable housing differs from that of his challenger in the primary, Allegheny County Controller and former District 5 City Councilor Corey O’Connor.
May 16 min read


April community meeting - 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


Turning renters into homeowners | The Homepage
Two of the three newly constructed affordable homes on Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood have officially sold.
Feb 282 min read


February community meeting - SW PA Regional Safety Action Plan’s goal: Zero traffic deaths or serious injuries | The Homepage
The Feb. 11 Greater Hazelwood community meeting drew a good crowd of in-person attendees and close to 20 people online.
Feb 283 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


Thinking about selling your home ‘as-is’? Read this first | The Homepage
New law takes effect in January protecting homeowners selling through housing wholesalers By Juliet Martinez, managing editor They...
Sep 29, 20242 min read


The past and future of Gladstone | The Homepage
This is what Gladstone Residences’ neighbors have to say about its past and future.
Sep 1, 20245 min read


Hazelwood’s newly-built affordable homes marked with ribbon-cutting | The Homepage
Man who launched project honored with proclamation for 44 years promoting housing, health care By Juliet Martinez, managing editor The...
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Dist. 5 residents voice priorities for 2024 budget | The Homepage
By Ziggy Edwards and Juliet Martinez On Oct. 24, about 60 Pittsburghers gathered at the Pittsburgh Firefighters Local in Hazelwood for a...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Equity One-Stop Shop affordable rental unit for ‘marginalized and disenfranchised’ | The Homepage
By James Paul Deep in Hazelwood, a sleepy house came alive on Sept. 14. Music floated into the long-abandoned halls and children...
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Housing briefs: Spray foam insulation, ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez Struggling homeowners who need expensive repairs can be vulnerable to predatory tactics, as ProPublica uncovered when...
Jul 31, 20233 min read


Download the Hazelwood Initiative Affordable Housing Resource Guide here!
Affordable housing and Hazelwood's next chapter By Dave Brewton In some ways, Hazelwood's story is a lot like the stories of other Rust...
May 31, 20232 min read


January community meeting | The Homepage
Rate Your Landlord, Mon Water Project, Friends of the Riverfront, Gladstone Residences update By Juliet Martinez The Hazelwood Initiative...
Feb 2, 20232 min read


2022 year in review: A year of banding together for the good of all | The Homepage
By Tiffany Taulton, Hazelwood Initiative Director of Outreach and Sustainability This year brought both heartache and hope to Greater...
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Gladstone Residences Project groundbreaking celebrates Hazelwood's history and future | The Homepage
By Juliet Martinez A beloved neighborhood landmark, once vibrant with students learning and growing, will come alive again. The Gladstone...
Dec 2, 20224 min read


Woods Village development community meeting | The Homepage
Community members divided over the need for housing versus preserving tree canopy and stability of the hillside By Juliet Martinez...
Sep 30, 20223 min read


Hazelwood Initiative September community meeting highlights | The Homepage
Know your housing rights; Pitt Community Engagement Center; saving on your light bill By Juliet Martinez Megan Confer-Hammond from Fair...
Sep 30, 20224 min read


September housing briefs | The Homepage
Pittsburgh and Hazelwood real estate data show home prices are skyrocketing By Ed Nusser For years, advocates, organizers, and affordable...
Sep 2, 20223 min read

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