April 28, 2025 Pittsburgh to Host Five City in the Streets Events This Spring and Summer Pittsburgh will continue its City in the Streets initiative with five upcoming events this spring and summer that align with the program’s intention to bring local government directly to city residents. Learn More The initiative is a part of Mayor Ed Gainey’s Plan for Peace, which advocates for a public health approach to community development. Its intention is to create an environment in which residents can thoughtfully engage with city leadership and regional authorities during a block party-style event. This year, City in the Streets will also address community safety concerns by creating environments that are clean, walkable, well-lit, and equipped with safe housing and recreational amenities. The mayor’s office noted that research has found that neighborhoods with these characteristics experience lower crime rates and offer a more secure environment. This year’s program will focus services and operations in areas where poverty and violence are more prevalent, while also building trust with residents and providing essential education. The events will serve as an opportunity to listen to the needs of residents and engage in public problem-solving. Each event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year’s events include: Tuesday, April 29: Fowler Park (2435 Wilson Avenue) in Perry South Thursday, May 15: a location in Elliott that is yet to be determined Wednesday, June 25: a location in Lincoln, East Liberty, or Larimer that is yet to be determined Wednesday, July 16: a location in Allentown that is yet to be determined Wednesday, August 20: a location in East Hills that is yet to be determined Further locations will later be added. More information on the initiative can be found online.
June 17, 2024 City in the Streets Block Parties Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city. Learn More Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service. Departments that will attend the events include: City Planning Innovation and Performance Mobility and Infrastructure Public Works Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Public Safety Human Resources and Civil Services Parks and Recreation Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection) Management and Budget Municipal Investigations Water and Sewer Authority Urban Redevelopment Authority Housing Authority Upcoming Events The dates for upcoming block party events include: Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.
City in the Streets Block Parties Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city. Learn More Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service. Departments that will attend the events include: City Planning Innovation and Performance Mobility and Infrastructure Public Works Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Public Safety Human Resources and Civil Services Parks and Recreation Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection) Management and Budget Municipal Investigations Water and Sewer Authority Urban Redevelopment Authority Housing Authority Upcoming Events The dates for upcoming block party events include: Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.
City in the Streets Block Parties Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city. Learn More Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service. Departments that will attend the events include: City Planning Innovation and Performance Mobility and Infrastructure Public Works Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Public Safety Human Resources and Civil Services Parks and Recreation Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection) Management and Budget Municipal Investigations Water and Sewer Authority Urban Redevelopment Authority Housing Authority Upcoming Events The dates for upcoming block party events include: Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.
City in the Streets Block Parties Through an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from every Pittsburgh city department and select authorities will meet residents during upcoming block party events at different locations around the city. Learn More Each event will include free food, community vendors, activities for children, tables with resources from city departments, and on-site requests for service. Departments that will attend the events include: City Planning Innovation and Performance Mobility and Infrastructure Public Works Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Public Safety Human Resources and Civil Services Parks and Recreation Mayor’s Office (Neighborhood Services, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Equal Protection) Management and Budget Municipal Investigations Water and Sewer Authority Urban Redevelopment Authority Housing Authority Upcoming Events The dates for upcoming block party events include: Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Hill District Wednesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Knoxville Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Homewood Registration is now open for these events, but is not required.
