Flowers Basket Sponsors Needed!

South Side Local Development Company in conjunction with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking sponsors for Flower Baskets to be hung along East Carson Street in 2008.  Each basket will be installed and maintained throughout the warmer months to create a beautiful display of South Side's Historic District.  Businesses and individuals may sponsor a basket for just $300 each and sponsors will be recognized with a plaque for their donation.  To sponsor a basket, download this PDF form today!

Colors of Carson Street

by Johno Prascak

Colors of Carson Street was commissioned by South Side Local Development Company to coincide with the Pittsburgh 250 celebrations and the American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania cycling race presented by Highmark Healthy High 5. The piece is a vivid interpretation of cyclists through the East Carson Street historic district with the cityscape rising in the background. All proceeds from the sale of Colors of Carson Street will benefit the programs of South Side Local Development Company.

Prints may also be purchased via telephone at 412-481-0651 x. 10 or by visiting the South Side Local Development Company offices at 2000 East Carson Street between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Online purchases will soon be available.

Hill Top Homes

Building a New Neighborhood

Phase 1 of the Hilltop Housing Initiative is complete and homes are available for sale! The Initiative is a 45-unit affordable housing development intended to revitalize Pittsburgh's Allentown, Beltzhoover, and Knoxville neighborhoods. Six of the first eight homes on Beltzhoover and Industry streets are still available. If you are interested, please contact Carol Foster Allen of Northwood Realty Services at 412-367-3200 x. 260 or carol@carolfosterallen.com.

Explore South Side and other city neighborhoods with new tours South Side is one of seven city neighborhoods featured on the new Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours. The other neighborhoods are Bloomfield, Lawrenceville, Mt. Washington, North Side, Oakland, and the Strip District.

The website includes profiles of the neighborhoods, along with travel tips. The site also features several self-guided tours, such as Pious Pittsburgh, Sounds of the City, and Pittsburgh Arts Big and Small.

Fun features for residents and visitors include "Share my Pittsburgh Story"and "Send a Postcard" sections. The site even offers information on special events and ways that urban explorers can either "Spare no Expense" or get "Cheap Thrills" in the neighborhoods.

Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours was financed by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

This site was funded in part by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Government.