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Proposed Hotel – E. Carson St & Sarah St

There is a new hotel being proposed at the intersection of E. Carson Street and Sarah Street. They are requesting 4 site variances: 60’ max. height : requesting 85’-4”, with majority of structure at 73’-4” and 69’-4” ( the 85’-4” … Continue reading

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South Side Slopes Receives $15K grant for South Side Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Brian Oswald, SSSNA 814-599-4627 brian.oswald@southsideslopes.org SOUTH SIDE SLOPES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RECEIVES $15,000 GRANT FROM BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH SIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT Pittsburgh, Pa. (July 17, 2015) – The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) is pleased … Continue reading

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Welcome New Board Member

The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association is happy to announce the addition of Laura Officer to the Board of Directors. Originally from Mt. Lebanon, Laura moved to the South Side Slopes in 2011. She works at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where the mission is … Continue reading

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Hearing Notice for New Residences

An application has been submitted by Cipriani Studios on behalf of Salmar & Warhola (property owner) requesting approval of new residences located in the Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District. Zoning Code Section 906.08 requires that development on slopes of 25 … Continue reading

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South Side Slopes Year in Review 2014

What an exciting year for the South Side Slopes! Here are some highlights from 2014: January: We welcomed in Bruce Kraus as President of City Council and Bill Peduto as Mayor of Pittsburgh. February: First General Meeting of the year March: … Continue reading

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South Side Park Trail work to begin this month!

As part of our grant award to improve South Side Park, the SSSNA has partnered with the Mount Washington CDC’s Emerald Trail Corps to improve the hiking trails in the park.  Pending final city approval, the Emerald Trail Corps will … Continue reading

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South Side Slopes Receives $100K Grant for Steps

For Immediate Release June 24, 2014   Contact: Brad Palmisiano Phone: 412-951-3899 Email: brad.palmisiano@southsideslopes.org SOUTH SIDE SLOPES RECEIVES $100K TO EVALUATE, REPAIR PUBLIC STEPS Allegheny County grant will strengthen network of vital infrastructure   Pittsburgh, PA—On June 20, 2014, the … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our new Pittsburgh elected officials!

Last night, South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association President Brian Oswald and former President Brad Palmisiano celebrated the inauguration of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and the election of new City Council President Bruce Kraus. Congratulations to our new officials, and we … Continue reading

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Paper Streets of Pittsburgh

Last year Harvard Graduate student, Anna Cawrse, received a Penny White Grant to study the paper streets of Pittsburgh. She came to visit our city, walked StepTrek, and had a great time. Click here to read her thoughts: Paper Streets of … Continue reading

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Election of Board of Directors

At our Tuesday October 15 General Meeting we will have an election of new members for our Board of Directors. Mark Zalenchak and Fr. Donald Ware are stepping down from the Board. We thank them for their efforts and energies … Continue reading

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