Walnut Capital Archives

Plans for Oakland Crossings and UPMC tower moving forward. Here’s what you need to know

Votes on Oakland Crossings and a proposed UPMC tower, plus discussion of a 10-year plan, could shape the bustling Pittsburgh neighborhood’s future.

23 Mar 2022

Walnut Capital scales back proposal for Oakland Crossings

The new zoning proposal limits building height to 65 feet, but allows for “bonus height” for items such as energy efficiency and a grocery store.

09 Mar 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey requests a 30-day pause on Oakland Crossings zoning ordinance

Developer Walnut Capital is being asked to address community concerns and prioritize affordable housing and equitable development.

11 Jan 2022

New ‘living street’ will connect Larimer and Homewood residents to Bakery Square and Mellon Park

The $4 million project will make a major connection between a long-neglected neighborhood and the jobs and amenities that have become abundant on the other side of Bakery Square.

17 Dec 2021

Walnut Capital planning transformation of South Oakland with thousands of housing units

Oakland lost 2,000 residents in the last census, while similar “innovation neighborhoods” like University City in Philadelphia, have grown substantially. This is intended to change that.

16 Sep 2021

Two acclaimed Pittsburgh artists selected for public art program at Bakery Square

Artists Janel Young and Lori Hepner will also participate in a residency collaboration with local schools.

23 Mar 2021

Walnut Capital and URA partner to invest millions in Larimer, from affordable housing to a workforce development center

The plan is to fund a workforce development center, commit $1 million toward affordable housing and pay for support to develop the Larimer Master Plan.

11 Feb 2021