Office of Community Affairs, City of Pittsburgh

LOVE TECH? STEM Coding Lab, the City of Pittsburgh's Rec2Tech Initiative, FortyX80 and the Pittsburgh Technology Council are excited to provide middle school s...tudents (Grades 5-8) with a FREE opportunity to learn about careers in computer science, interact with industry professionals and visit tech companies throughout Pittsburgh. Register today (space is limited): https://buff.ly/3uLabM8 This program is made possible by PPG.

Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility & Infrastructureis pleased to announce the release of our first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The PSAP identifies the neces...sary policies and infrastructure improvements required to reduce the number and severity of crashes involving pedestrians. https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/4990 See more

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival returns to #Pittsburgh tomorrow! This year, the format will include ten days of free live e...ntertainment, performances along with food, art, Artist Markets, and dare we say, little rain! Details: https://traf.trustarts.org/

Pittsburgh Mobility and Infrastructure is announcing a Traffic Safety Haiku contest to encourage traffic safety awareness and safe practices among everyone who uses our streets - those using sidewalks, bicyclists, motorists and transit users. Create your own original haiku and submit it for a chance to see your poem made into a sign posted near schools as part of the City's Safe Routes to Schools program or other parts of the city. Learn more and submit your haiku by June 13 here: https://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/haiku-contest

Hey! Do you live in Pittsburgh? Do you own a home, or are you hoping to buy a home? The City of Pittsburgh, URA and WelcomingPittsburgh want to know how we can make the home-buying process easier for you. Please take this brief survey! http://bit.ly/2MpM3gE

Pittsburgh are you ready for the Challenge? Clean Pittsburgh Commission is launching their FIRST EVER litter-picking challenge through the app to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his dedication to serving the community. To find out more about how to join the Litterati challenge, follow this link below for instructions:https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov//12794_Litterati___Onboardin

Calling all artists! Our Pittsburgh City Planning Public Art & Civic Design Division wants to hear from you. Share your thoughts on our public art process. SURVEY: https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/city-pittsburgh-artist...

Check out Mayor Peduto's Year in Review

REMINDER Don't forget Yard Debris Collection Tomorrow, November 14th!!! Residents are encouraged to compost their leaves, grass, branches, and other yard debris TOMORROW.

The Peduto Administration has introduced more than $3 million in new aid to organizations helping residents during COVID-19 to City Council. The funding includes: $2 million to the Urban Redevelopment Authority for rental assistance under its Housing Stabilization Program $250,000 to Bryn Mawr/East Hills Affordable Housing Preservation $281,171 to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank... $281,171 to the Jewish Family and Community Services Food Pantry $300,000 to 412 Food Rescue for Meals for Low-Income Residents See more

CARES Act Substantial Amendment # 2 to Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan The City of Pittsburgh has prepared a substantial amendment to its Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan. The purpose substantial amendment will enable the City to access the CARES Act funds. The City will receiving $6,452,349 in ESG-CV funds from round 1 and 2 of the CARES Act. The City of Pittsburgh is amending its Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Action Plan by amending the Emergency Solutions Grant Activity/...project. The Community Development Division will have this document available on the Community Development Documents page through Thursday November 12, 2020. Visit: https://pittsburghpa.gov/omb/community-development-documents If you have comments please submit them to [email protected].

City Offices Closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran's Day Refuse and Recycling Collection to Continue Press release: https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/4451

The Mayor today delivered his proposed 2021 Operating and Capital budgets to City Council, and delivered his annual State of the City address to the people of #...Pittsburgh. The $564 million operating budget does not include tax increases and works to avoid layoffs and furloughs of City personnel. Due to COVID-19 the City has been forced to spend nearly all of the $120 fund balance that the Mayor and Council built up through their fiscal discipline the past seven years, and is joining cities nationwide seeking federal aid to help pay for the services and safety provided to residents through the ongoing pandemic. FULL DETAILS: https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/4450

Mayor William Peduto today delivered his proposed 2021 Operating and Capital budgets to City Council, and delivered his annual State of the City address. #StateOfPgh Post 4/4 Press Release: https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/4450 A copy of Mayor Peduto's speech: https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov//12071_2021_Budget_Speech.pdf... A copy of the operating budget can be found here: https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov//12065_2021_Mayor_s_Operatin A copy of the capital budget can be found here: https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov//12066_Mayor_s_2021_Capital_