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City Planning Commission (CPC)

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What it does

Guides land use and land development within the city, makes zoning recommendations to council, and reviews major development plans and proposals.

When it meets

Every other Tuesday

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8 members

LaShawn M. Burton-Faulk
Chair, joined 4/1/2014
Rachel E. O'Neill
Vice Chair, joined 9/4/2018
Jean Holland "Holly" Dick
Secretary, joined 10/6/2015
Dina Blackwell
Member, joined 5/6/2014
Melanie Ngami
Member, joined 8/29/2023
Monica A. Ruiz-Caraballo
Member, joined 5/2/2023
Pedro Quintanilla
Member, joined 5/2/23
Phillip Wu
Member, joined 1/17/2024

5 prior members

Jennifer Bubnash Askey
Served as Member 4/1/2014 - 1/1/2022
Fred W. Brown Jr.
Served as Member 4/1/2014 - 1/1/2022
Sabina Deitrick
Served as Member 2/10/2015 - 1/22/2024
Christine Mondor
Served as Chair 4/1/2014 - 1/3/2024
Becky Mingo
Served as Member 7/18/2017 - 6/30/2023

Stories

Regional unions make like a bricklayer’s mortar in Pittsburgh’s government power structure
February 25, 2025
Inclusionary zoning plan prevails before commission after 11-hour meeting
January 29, 2025
Unpacking inclusionary zoning and Pittsburgh’s two competing proposals
January 24, 2025
‘Rushing’ into inclusionary zoning could be a mistake, commissioners say
January 14, 2025
Update: Ahead of Esplanade, Manchester now has two groups with development standing
January 10, 2025
How do Pittsburgh neighborhoods weigh in on development? Via a system that’s sometimes divisive.
January 9, 2025
One Manchester group ‘waiting for word’ after another got the city’s official nod
January 7, 2025
Timeline: How Pittsburgh officials decided who speaks for Manchester
January 7, 2025
Zoning feud hijacks Pittsburgh planning agenda as mayor and councilor spar over affordable housing
December 27, 2024
You survived 2024. Now vote one more time — for your must-follow news topics.
December 23, 2024
Gainey administration’s zoning plans shelved for 2024
December 10, 2024
Heights of garage-apartment combos and bike parking rules among tweaks to Gainey housing proposal
November 26, 2024
Hotel-to-housing plan renews uncomfortable affordable housing debate in North Side
November 22, 2024
$10 million more for Downtown conversions, tax diversion for Esplanade approved by URA board
November 14, 2024
Manchester endorsements propel Esplanade approval
November 12, 2024
As $740 million Esplanade approaches Tuesday hearing, Manchester residents unsure of their voice
November 11, 2024
Food or housing? A community garden on public land in Pittsburgh’s North Side has vying interests staking claims.
November 4, 2024
Esplanade developers argue environmental benefits
October 29, 2024
Esplanade development takes first spin through City Planning process
October 15, 2024
Penn Avenue partying leads neighbors to question new building
October 1, 2024
Mayor’s proposed zoning overhaul gets first Planning Commission airing
September 17, 2024
Pittsburgh zoning, development rules would see big changes in Gainey bid for affordable housing
September 5, 2024
Bakery Square expansion wins first approval
September 3, 2024
Lower Hill developers get land for music venue — but not yet for parking garage
July 25, 2024
Bakery Square expansion vote pushed back
July 23, 2024
Bakery Square expansion may hinge on housing vouchers
July 9, 2024
Bakery Square expansion plans resume after zoning impasse
June 25, 2024
D.C. developer pitches 334 unit apartment building in place of Lawrenceville warehouse
June 12, 2024
Updated: Council initially backs zoning change favoring attached houses
April 17, 2024
Walnut Capital receives greenlight for Oakland residential redevelopment
March 19, 2024
Walnut Capital seeks one-block zoning change in Oakland
March 5, 2024
City panel to council: Take more time on tiny houses proposal for riverfronts
February 20, 2024
Planning Commission opens its doors for hearing on tiny houses proposal for homelessness
February 14, 2024
Tiny house village proposal for homelessness headed for hearing
February 6, 2024
Uptown residential development seeks to adorn generic design with ‘museum-quality’ art
January 9, 2024
Downtown demolition for bocce approved despite preservationist ire
December 12, 2023
Former Froggy’s site could become hub for Italian sport courts
November 28, 2023
Half baked? Pact for East End development has mayor hungry for more affordable housing
November 6, 2023
Updated: Public allowed into meetings following PublicSource probe of legality of virtual-only boards
November 1, 2023
Open to the public? Commissions in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County all over the board on transparency
October 16, 2023
Pitt’s BioForge approved, bringing further tech facilities to Hazelwood
September 19, 2023
Pitt outlines ‘BioForge’ plans for Hazelwood site in initial pitch to city panel
September 5, 2023
They’re calling it ‘bio valley,’ but Hazelwood residents want to know what it means for them
August 24, 2023
Albion development would add 300 apartments to Lawrenceville, pending approval
August 9, 2023
New Giant Eagle and apartment complex could cause zoning changes in Bloomfield
July 26, 2023
Replacement housing for Bedford Dwellings gets city’s OK
July 25, 2023
$50 million federal infusion coming to Pittsburgh housing authority’s Hill District revamp
July 21, 2023
Robots may roam proposed Hazelwood Green development
July 11, 2023
Metal and paint warehouses may join Strip’s housing surge
June 27, 2023
Commission to AGH: Keep planning expansion, but address North Side concerns
June 13, 2023
AGH master plan could bring construction of new single-patient room structure
May 30, 2023
Updated: Developer wins OK for riverfront project in Strip District
May 16, 2023
URA, SEA approve creation of Hill District music venue
May 11, 2023
Penguins-picked developers make now-or-maybe-never pitch for Hill District land
April 22, 2023
Bethlehem Haven women’s shelter seeks to expand and renovate
April 4, 2023
Out with the old bank and in with the new bank
February 21, 2023
Plan for Lower Hill concert venue passes crucial step
January 24, 2023
Plan for Lower Hill concert venue paused while community digests details
January 10, 2023
Lower Hill developers tout park plans, minority contracting to commission
December 13, 2022
Oakland residents agree on need for change, disagree with proposed zoning plan
December 5, 2022
Strip District boom to roll on as two new projects win approval
November 1, 2022
Updated: Developer skeptical of Hill surcharge proposal as key church calls for affordable housing
October 17, 2022
Planning Commission again denies East Liberty bank demolition, leaves room for third try
October 4, 2022
Surrounded by university and city development, Oakland residents face and embrace change, vie for a seat at the table
August 1, 2022
CMU master plan prioritizes community integration
July 26, 2022
CMU grad student growth driving plans for even denser campus
July 12, 2022
Proposed tower over YWCA building would include affordable units
May 17, 2022
Oakland Crossings gets warmer Planning Commission reception … but no vote
March 8, 2022
A drug store can go, but a bootlegger’s house should stand, city’s planning panel finds
February 8, 2022
Affordable housing measure’s expansion to two Pittsburgh neighborhoods gets commission OK
January 11, 2022
Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission concerned and cautious about Oakland Crossings
December 7, 2021
Hazelwood Green parking gets commission’s OK
November 23, 2021
Big Hazelwood investment comes ahead of hearing on plans
November 17, 2021
Oakland Crossings could be a fork in the road for Pittsburgh’s development processes
November 5, 2021
Takeoff imminent, destination debatable: It’s decision time on Pittsburgh’s ‘next frontier’ for redevelopment
October 27, 2021
March 2021 Develop PGH Bulletins
March 31, 2021
Develop PGH Bulletins: The latest news on development in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
January 4, 2021
21, 20, 19 … As Pittsburgh counts down to a new year amid the COVID-19 economy, 2020’s development questions await 2021’s answers.
January 4, 2021
Homewood residents get first glimpse of ‘comprehensive community plan’ to tackle housing, development, transit and more
April 24, 2019
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