By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, While we begin to enjoy warmer weather and the sounds of spring, that also tends to bring along a different, perhaps more irritating sound: one of construction. At the end of March, construction season in the Northside officially began with the start of the long ...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone and Happy Spring! Back in March, I introduced legislation to reduce the minimum lot size requirements outlined in the City’s Zoning Code. This proposal is based on the findings of the 2022 Housing Needs Assessment and is currently part of the Department of City Pl...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Mayor Ed Gainey’s proposed series of reforms to Pittsburgh’s property laws and zoning codes, including spreading inclusionary zoning requirements citywide, has become a hotly debated topic in city politics. A Pittsburgh Planning Commission meeting on Jan. 28 to vote ...

Allegheny City Central Young Mens Christian Asn Greater Pittsburgh to Allegheny YMCA Holdings LLC at 600 W North Ave. for $2,325,000. Brighton Heights Ruth Ann Rhue to City Premier LLC at 3529 Fleming Ave. for $100,000. Fineview Properties For You LLC to Jason and Bryan Annis at 117 Fountain St. for...

By Councilman Bobby Wilson Hello everyone, I want to take the time to share a few of my priorities for the Northside and District 1 for 2025. The topic of Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) is front and center for City Council. Mayor Gainey has submitted a city-wide IZ proposal to the Planning Commission, req...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I’m happy to share that at the end of 2024, Pittsburgh City Council passed the City of Pittsburgh’s 2025 operating and capital budgets. In addition to the projects noted in last month’s column, my colleagues on Council and I funded an additiona...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone! I’d like to provide a brief update regarding the North Avenue Safety and Signals project, which will upgrade traffic signal infrastructure and improve safety for pedestrians, drivers, and transit users along North Avenue from Arch Street to Middle Street. There i...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, As Pittsburgh City Council begins its focus on negotiating and passing a balanced budget for 2025, I wanted to share with you some small, but equally important projects that have been going on throughout the Northside. I’m happy to share that new outfield fences ...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, The fall season is finally here and with that comes cooler weather, the changing of the leaves, and pumpkin-flavored treats everywhere you turn. There’s one pumpkin- themed event that you won’t want to miss: East Allegheny Community Council’s 30th Annual Pumpkinf...

By Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, Last September, City Council passed legislation to permit registration and inspection of all rental properties in the City of Pittsburgh, which includes both short and long-term rentals. This program, which will be implemented by the City’s Department of Permits,...