Join us Wednesday April 16 for our first cleanup of the year!
Meet at the Bandi Schaum Community Garden parking lot at 6pm. We will supply bags and gloves.
Join your neighbors for the annual South Side Spring Social on March 22, from 5-9pm at Velum Fermentation on 21st and Jane Streets. This all-ages, fun-filled event features local bands, arcade games, basket raffles, and a silent auction.
Buy tickets here! Proceeds benefit South Side Park and Esser’s Plaza!
The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) is excited to announce its updated Board of Directors as of our Annual meeting on March 11, 2025.
Re-elected board members were: Hannah Lewandowski, Kristin Raup, Fritz Swartzbaugh, and Coralee Toal.
We also welcomed new board member, Donna Tarkett. Donna previously served on the SSSNA Board from 2016 to 2021, and she is the steward of the Bandi Schaum Community Garden.
We wish our sincere thanks to Blake McLaren who served on the SSSNA board since 2016, and stepped down this year.
Agenda includes:
Board Elections and Committee Updates
The meeting will be on Tuesday March 11th at 6:30pm IN PERSON at the Kollar Club (3226 Jane St).
We have openings on the board! If you are interested in joining the your neighbors to help improve the South Side Slopes, please contact info@southsideslopes.org.
Voting Members of SSSNA are eligible to vote at the March Annual Meeting. Voting Members must be eighteen years old or older and have attended at least two meetings, events, or activities convened by the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association in the past year. (See By Laws, Article IV, Section 1.)
The meeting will be on Tuesday March 11th at 6:30pm IN PERSON at the Kollar Club (3226 Jane St).
Agenda:
● District Update
● City Update
● SS Park update
● POGO in the Slopes
● Zone 3
● Susan Anderson – South Side Business District Manager
● State Update
● Board Elections
● Events:
— South Side Neighbors Spring Social, March 22, starting at 4pm at Velum
— First cleanup April 16th, meeting at 6pm at Bandi Schaum Community Garden
South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association is hosting a virtual Development Activities Meeting (DAM) on Monday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m.
What: 21st Street Townhouses on Josephine Street – The developer is requesting a special exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a multi-unit residential use in the Urban Industrial (UI) Zoning District.
Why: SSSNA is a Registered Community Organization (RCO) through the Department of City Planning to provide input and feedback on local development activities and planning procedures in partnership with community stake holders.
Where: This will be a virtual Zoom meeting.
Time: Feb 24, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86523730065?pwd=zxHciEIhO6Nz8SHtluvxDlzraSBFk5.1
Meeting ID: 865 2373 0065
Passcode: 426892
You can also find the Zoom link on the City web page here by one day prior: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Business-Development/City-Planning/City-Planning-Meetings
For more information about RCOs and DAMs, visit https://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/dev-activities-meeting.
We wish you a happy holidays from the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association. Thanks to everyone who has joined us in 2024 for a party, a meeting, or a volunteer event. We hope to see even more faces in 2025!
Join us for a festive celebration at the American Serbian Club where we’ll be spreading holiday cheer with good food and great company. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to mingle with neighbors and friends while enjoying the holiday spirit. Don’t miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and get ready to jingle all the way!
New this year
So we may accommodate everyone in a larger space, the party location has moved to the American Serbian Club (2524 Sarah Street). It is across the street from Zenith where we’ve celebrated in years past. And we’re happy to report that Zenith will still provide the yummy food for our festivities!
All the details
Join us on Thursday December 12 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm! Food will be provided by the SSSNA, with both meat and vegetarian options available. There is a cash bar. Very limited parking available on-site but there is street parking available near the venue. Please register by Dec. 6 to ensure we have enough food. If you can’t make it, let us know, so we can welcome more neighbors.
Have extra to give this holiday season? We will be collecting toys for Brashear’s annual toy drive. Bring a new unwrapped gift or toy for children up to age 12 to the party – or you can drop them off at: The Brashear Association (320 Brownsville Road).
The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association wants you to showcase your holiday spirit with a home decorating and light up event!
A local photographer will take photos of the neighborhood between December 16-30, 2024. If you would like to have your house photographed and show off your holiday and neighborhood spirit, please register at the link below by December 14 so we can snap a photo of your house and include you in the photo album we’ll share with everyone on our email list and through our social media channels.
Get Clark Griswold crazy or keep it classy! (It’s not a contest or a light fight). Happy Holidays!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association Announces New Mural at Arlington Recreation Center to Highlight Entrance to South Side Park
Pittsburgh, PA – 11/19/2024 – The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA), in collaboration with Friends of South Side Park (FOSSP), is thrilled to announce the upcoming unveiling of a vibrant mural at the Hilltop entrance of South Side Park. This new artwork, created by local artist Roberto “Max” Maxwell, has transformed the blank wall of the Arlington Recreation Center, revitalizing the entrance to Pittsburgh’s hidden 65-acre gem.
The mural aims to create a more welcoming atmosphere and encourage greater use of this under-utilized park entrance. Located in a neighborhood and building that has long been plagued by graffiti, the mural will deter vandalism and provide a safer, more inviting gateway into the park for both residents and visitors. South Side Park is the largest park serving the communities of Arlington and the South Side Slopes, offering trails, playgrounds, and scenic views of downtown Pittsburgh.
About the Artist
Roberto “Max” Maxwell, a tattoo and mural artist with deep ties to the South Side Slopes, is the creative force behind the mural. Max, who has lived in the neighborhood for over 20 years, brings a unique blend of urban and community-inspired art to his work. His murals across Pittsburgh are known for their vibrant color schemes and celebration of local culture. Drawing inspiration from his New York roots and his adopted community’s feedback, Max has crafted a design that captures the spirit of South Side Park.
Community-Driven Design
The mural’s design reflects input gathered from a 2023 community survey, where residents shared their vision for the artwork. As a result, the mural incorporates whimsical elements such as dinosaurs riding an incline—a playful nod to the park’s former “Jurassic Valley” nickname—and scenes depicting the natural beauty of the park’s landscape. Local wildlife like deer, rabbits, and foxes feature prominently.
Project Milestones
The project has received enthusiastic support from the local community, with design drafts presented at various neighborhood events, including the SSSNA Summer Picnic and Holiday Party. The City of Pittsburgh Public Art & Civic Design (PACD) Commission approved the mural in April 2024, followed by City Council approval in May. The project is funded through a $10,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which covers artist fees and materials.
In July 2024, the City’s Department of Public Works primed the wall, and the mural was completed soon after. Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the park and view the mural in person.
View photos and more information about the mural here: https://www.southsideslopes.org/mural/
For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:
Email: info@southsideslopes.org
Website: www.southsideslopes.org
About South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association
The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association works to improve the quality of life for residents of Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes through neighborhood beautification, public art projects, and community engagement initiatives.
