Programs

Our programs are focused into the five areas below. Scroll down or click a program area for more details.
Housing and Quality of Life Business & Economic Opportunity Open Space & Public Realm Community & Planning Engagement & Identitiy
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Engagement & Identity

We cultivate a community where all are invited to learn, contribute to, and enjoy the neighborhood’s identity and culture.

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AdvantAGE Program

Supporting Lawrenceville older adults to age & thrive in place through intergenerational events, age-friendly resources, & discounts to local businesses.
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Lawrenceville Happenings (Community Meetings)

Our standing monthly community meeting to learn about what’s happening, shape the future of the neighborhood together, and build community.
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Lawrenceville Pride

Our annual Lawrenceville Pride Festival is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community within our neighborhood and beyond. We hold events throughout the month and raise funds for local organizations.
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Lawrenceville Cookie Tour & Cookie Mall

Our annual holiday event features local businesses offering shoppers cookies to enjoy as they browse and check items off their holiday gift list! Plus, we host a free holiday party for families.

LIVE! in Lawrenceville

Our annual fundraiser is a block party for all, with food, drinks, music, activities, raffle baskets, and awards.
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Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration

Run by the Lawrenceville Fireworks Committee, this free all-day festival with kids activities, live music, and fireworks display has been a tradition for over 80 years!
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Garbage Olympics

The Garbage Olympics is an annual neighborhood-versus-neighborhood litter cleanup competition in September. Help us win the prize for Lawrenceville!
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Fiscal Sponsorships

Supporting volunteer-led groups and projects working to improve Lawrenceville, from the Lawrenceville Organic Community Garden to Art All Night.

Community Planning & Development

We facilitate proactive and inclusive neighborhood planning that guides development to reflect community values and goals.

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Community Planning

LT facilitates proactive & inclusive neighborhood planning that guides public spaces & the built environment to reflect community values & goals.
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Lawrenceville Community Development Review Process

New development projects and new liquor licenses trigger our community development review process, where community members can learn about what’s being proposed, ask questions, & shape the project.

Open Space & Public Realm

Improving our green spaces and mobility.

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ReLeaf Lawrenceville

Growing and maintaining our community’s urban forest, one tree at a time.
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Lawrenceville Community Gardens

Get involved with one of several community-maintained spaces to grow food and beautify the neighborhood.
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Mobility & Accessibility

Ensuring our community is a safe, accessible place to move for everyone.
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Bernard Dog Run

Pittsburgh’s first volunteer-run off-leash dog park, along the Allegheny River.

Business & Economic Opportunity

We support a diversity of businesses to be integral partners in creating a thriving, equitable, and accessible community.

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Lawrenceville Farmers Market

Increasing access to fresh, healthy foods & supporting local farmers. Tuesday afternoons from mid-May until Thanksgiving.
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Business District Management

Supporting Lawrenceville’s small business district through resource navigation, advocacy, and programming.
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Ice House Studios

Affordable studio spaces for 30+ local artists, makers, and creatives + event space in a renovated historic building, managed by LT.
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Blackbird Artist Studios

Managing ~5,000 sq. ft. of commercial space for artists on Butler St in a LEED-certified condo building.

Housing & Quality of Life

We strive for a high quality of life for Lawrenceville residents that’s underpinned by robust housing choices.

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Affordable Housing

Supporting “housing for all” through advocacy, development, education, and direct support.
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Neighbors in Need

One-time emergency grants up to $500 for the unexpected crisis.
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Friday Food Distribution

Distributing ~25,000+ meals annually through free boxes of donated & rescued food every Friday.
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Case Management

Providing one-on-one support for Lawrenceville residents to access resources & achieve their goals.
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Public Safety

Promoting public safety by convening neighbors for trainings, partnering with public safety agencies, & serving as a clearinghouse for tips.