The Bloomfield Development Corporation has been working with the Mayor’s Office and has installed six new bike racks, with more to come. And the post office has responded to our request to either clean up or replace the graffiti-riddled mailboxes. After doing so, one was overlooked on the corner of Liberty and Pearl, but with one phone call it was replaced the next day! Thanks to both the Mayor’s Office and the Post Office for helping us beautify Bloomfield!
If you are interested in having a bike rack installed in front of your business, contact Terry Aiello at terry@bloomfieldnow.com.
Last week, Councilman Bill Peduto introduced legislation that will allow restaurants, grocery stores, cafés, or delis to cook outside on the sidewalk. This will allow businesses in Bloomfield like Donatelli’s to continue a tradition of outdoor cooking, and hopefully encourage more businesses to come out as well.
416.15 (a): Definition
As used herein includes any restaurant, grocery store, café, or deli that wishes to use the public sidewalk for the purposes of outdoor cooking and other related foodservice. Outdoor cooking includes, but is not limited to outdoor grilling. Related foodservice includes selling, sampling, and displaying of food cooked / prepared outside of the business premises.
Tables & chairs require a separate sidewalk café permit.
The bill comes up for a preliminary vote tomorrow, and we would like Bloomfield business owners to come support the bill in Council Chambers, located on the Fifth Floor of the City-County Building at 414 Grant Street. The Standing Committees Meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
To read the full ordinance, download the document or view File # 2010-0768 at the City’s Legislative Information Center.
On Thursday, July 29, from 7:00–8:30 p.m., Councilman Patrick Dowd’s office will be hosting a panel discussion at the Teamsters Temple in Lawrenceville regarding Marcellus Shale drilling and its impact on the urban environment. Doors open at 6:30 for community members and leaders to explore and discover information at a variety of organizational tables.
To date, almost 60 property owners in District 7 have signed away the mineral rights to their properties to Marcellus Shale drillers. Councilman Dowd’s office is responding by creating legislation that will respect the rights of property owners and businesses while protecting our valuable City resources including waterways, riverfronts, street infrastructure and the health and well-being of community members.
Should you have any further questions, please contact Councilman Dowd or his staff at 412.255.2140 or district7@city.pittsburgh.pa.us.
On the morning of July 10, twenty-eight Bloomfield Development Corporation volunteers picked up litter, cigarette butts and other trash along Liberty Avenue’s Main Street. Along with Bloomfield Landscaping volunteers, they also planted greenery and cleaned and weeded the tree beds. We realize that there are a lot of other things these volunteers could be doing on a beautiful Saturday morning, but we couldn’t do these cleanups without your help.
The volunteers and the BDC want to thank Grasso Roberto for donating coffee, and Angelo’s Pizzeria for donating pizza and soft drinks for lunch.
We are planning the next Clean Sweep to prepare for Little Italy Days. Until then, everyone can do their part by disposing of their litter and cigarettes responsibly. For more information on volunteering for BDC cleanups or Little Italy Days, contact Terry Aiello by email or 412.687.9346.
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced the creation of the City’s first-ever Civic Leadership Academy, a free 10-week course designed to educate residents about local government in the City of Pittsburgh.
Beginning Sept. 14 and ending Nov. 16, participants will attend weekly sessions focusing on different City departments and the services they provide to make for a safer, more livable City. City directors will develop their sessions with tours, hands-on demonstrations and fun activities to provide an up-close and personal view of how their department helps to operate the City.
“This unique program provides interested residents the opportunity to learn how their local government operates to improve their communities.” said Mayor Ravenstahl, “It is our hope that participants will take the knowledge acquired from this program to inspire them to become more informed, effective community and municipal leaders.”
The program consists of 10 consecutive sessions on Tuesday evenings from 6–8 p.m. Session topics include city organization and vision; budgeting processes; city planning and economic development; public works and parks services; the protection of water and rivers; public safety efforts, and more. After the sessions, the Mayor will lead a graduation ceremony where participants will be awarded certificates.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live within Pittsburgh City limits and/or be a business owner who operates a business within Pittsburgh City limits. Applications are due by 5 p.m., July 30, 2010. For more information and to apply for the Civic Leadership Academy visit www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us. The application is available at the top of the homepage.
The office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl would like to invite you to join him and staff at three community meetings scheduled in July detailed below. The purpose of the meetings is to hear community questions and concerns regarding the parking system monetization proposal. All businesses are encouraged to attend one of these meetings.
- Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:00–8:30 PM
Northside Senior Center (Allegheny Square, 15212)
- Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:00–8:30 PM
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (9933 Brookline Blvd, 15226)
- Wednesday, July 28, 2010 6:00–8:30 PM
Greenfield Senior Center (745 Greenfield Ave, 15207)
It is not too late to sign up for tomorrow’s Clean Sweep. We are meeting at Saint Joseph’s Church on Liberty Avenue at 9 a.m. Join us for coffee donated by Grasso Roberto before we start picking up litter, sweeping the sidewalks and beautifying the tree beds. Our last Clean Sweep made a noticeable difference in just two hours.
If you can join us, contact Terry Aiello at 412-687-9346 or terry@bloomfieldnow.com. Thanks! See you there!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
9:00 AM
St. Joseph’s Church
4712 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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