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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Inter-Municipal Liquor License Transfer for Adda Gelato
A request to move liquor license R-2228 from TAVAP, Inc. to Adda Gelato, LLC at 2550-2554 Smallman Street in the Strip District.
Food Justice Fund Grant Program
Council approved up to $250,000 in Food Justice Fund grants to community organizations through Parks and Recreation.
Strip District liquor license and North Craig sewage plan
Adda Gelato is a step closer to serving at 2550-2554 Smallman Street with a transferred liquor license, and a sewage facilities plan revision for 139 N. Craig Street advanced — both at no cost to the city.
Municipal Permit Reform
Pittsburgh has cut median permit processing from 21 days to 7 and launched one-day easy permits, virtual inspections, and a permit tracker. Phase 2 will tackle review triage, fee harmonization, and a public dashboard; a Bloomberg grant worth several hundred thousand dollars could fund further tech and possibly a fast track for affordable housing.