CSAC Board Meeting: October 2022
2022-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual: Zoom
Description
The CSAC Board of Directors meets monthly to share project updates, discuss community concerns and priorities, and plan initiatives. These meetings are attended by members of the board, as well as partners, guest speakers, and local government representatives.

more info
We post the meeting minutes and agendas from these sessions on our Board page so that you can stay informed!
Check the Event Calendar for our bi-monthly community meetings, which any resident or stakeholder may attend.

Allegheny Dwellings Choice Neighborhoods Community Meeting
2022-10-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Allegheny Dwellings, 1710 Belleau Dr, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
Description
Allegheny Dwellings Choice Neighborhoods Community Meeting. This will be an OPEN HOUSE style meeting to better serve diverse schedules. Come when you can and see what’s new with the Draft Plan!

Join IN PERSON
Allegheny Dwellings
1710 Belleau Court – at the rear field and basketball court
For more information, visit the Allegheny Dwellings Choice Neighborhoods website.

Allegheny Dwellings Choice Neighborhoods Community Meeting
2022-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual: Zoom
Description
If you missed the in-person community meeting on October 12, 2022, this is a great opportunity to share your feedback about the Draft Plan!
This will be the last Choice Neighborhoods Community Meeting before we submit the plan to HUD in December!

Join via Zoom
Please RSVP on the Allegheny Dwellings Choice Neighborhoods website to receive the Zoom link.
Scan the QR code on the flyer, or use the link below.
Register: https://www.alleghenydwellingschoice.org/events-1/choice-virtual-community-meeting

Northside Leadership Conference Focus Group
2022-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | BJ’s Event Center, 1429 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
Description
Is your Northside community group providing resources and services that you need? This is your opportunity to participate in a strategic planning conversation with the Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC).
Do you need food? Job training? A therapist? Child care help? Mentoring programs for yourself and your teens? Better playgrounds? Vacant lots maintained? Rental or homebuyer assistance? Organized community events?
Tell the NSLC how they can serve you!

BJ’s Event Center
This event is in person. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: 1439 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

CSV Community Meeting: October 2022
2022-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom
Description
Share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear updates about the Charles Street Valley during our community meeting! These meetings are held virtually, every other month on the 4th Thursday of the month.
All residents and stakeholders are welcome!

Join via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2600219000?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID: 2600219000
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Toys for Tots Response Deadline
2022-11-08
CSAC will ask for a little help on behalf of the children so CSV children know that we care about them when we have holiday party in December. Please respond with ages and genders of the children by calling or texting info to 412.80.8.6301 by 5pm on 11/8. We will request a submit a commUNITY request to Toys for Tots.

CSAC Board Meeting: November 2022
2022-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom

CSV CommUNITY Meeting: November 2022
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:30
Virtual: Zoom

Share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear updates about the Charles Street Valley and the surrounding area!

CSV Community Meeting: December 2022
2022-12-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: December 2022
2022-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: January 2023
2023-01-10 18:30 | Virtual: Zoom

Northside Public Safety Council Meeting
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Mattress Factory, 505 Jacksonia Street, Pittsburgh, 15212
Description
The Northside Public Safety Council meets on the first Thursday of each month in a hybrid format. Be part of the discussion! Make the Northside a safe place for us all.
Attendees include the Zone 1 Commander, Public Safety Director, Zone 1 Community Resource Officers, Housing Authority representatives, Northside community residents, and a variety of guests.
Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.
Learn more about the Zone 1 Cares initiative.

Join in person
Mattress Factory (Conference Room)
Please note: the conference room is not handicap accessible; the meeting will be moved to an accessible space soon.

Join via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84239059523?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID: 842 3905 9523
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CSAC Board Meeting: February 2023
2023-02-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: March 2023
2023-03-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: April 2023
2023-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom

CSV CommUNITY Meeting: April 2023
2023-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Cross-Strauss Parklet, 50 Strauss Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214, United States
Description
Join us for a community meeting to discuss Charles Street Valley developments. Featuring guest speakers from City of Pittsburgh Departments of City Planning and Public Works!
Topics will include:

Safety, health, and wellness
HUD Choice Neighborhoods update
Final design for Cross-Strauss playground
North Charles Street Greenway planning
New housing developments
Grants for homeowners and businesses
Beautification and volunteer opportunities
Youth and adult programming

Join in person
Cross Strauss Playground (weather permitting)
Snacks will be provided at the playground!

Join via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2600219000?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID: 260 021 9000
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CSV Pirates Game Day
2023-05-05 18:35 - 21:00 | PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Description
Watch the Pirates beat the Blue Jays AND get a classic 70s themed t-shirt at the first CSV Pirates Game Day of the year! Tickets are also available for Saturday, May 6th (Zambelli Fireworks Night).
This is a family-focused event! Get to know your neighbors from the Charles Street Valley while enjoying the City.

request tickets
Tickets for the game are generously provided by Tickets for Kids Charities. As such, all adults attending must be chaperoning youth.

Email csac@csacpa.org by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 28th to request tickets. Please include your contact information and how many youth and adult tickets you’d like to reserve.

CSV Gateway Weed & Seed Day
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Bright-Chuck Point, 1817 North Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Description
Help us beautify the Bright-Chuck Point garden! Cut weeds and plant flowers while enjoying music, food, and fun with your neighbors. An hour of your time will make a difference that will last for months.
Bring the kids and get dirty for a good cause! Learn about plants, community grants, and each other.
Free plants and flowers for volunteers!

Bright-CHuck Point
Bright-Chuck Point (AKA “Sprout Park”) is located at the intersection of Brighton Road and North Charles Street.
In 2013, Charles Street Area Council and our partners led the planning to create this community garden and walkway at the gateway to our neighborhood.
10 years later, the garden continues to be maintained by the community and remains a point of pride for our neighbors.

CSV Pirates Game Day
2023-05-06 18:35 - 21:00 | PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Description
Watch the Pirates beat the Blue Jays AND enjoy Zambelli Fireworks over the City at CSV Pirates Game Day! Tickets are also available for Friday, May 5th (Free T-Shirt Night).
This is a family-focused event! Get to know your neighbors from the Charles Street Valley.

request tickets
Tickets for the game are generously provided by Tickets for Kids Charities. As such, all adults attending must be chaperoning youth.
Email csac@csacpa.org by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 28th to request tickets. Please include your contact information and how many youth and adult tickets you’d like to reserve.

CSAC Board Meeting: May 2023
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

Postponed: CSV Gateway Memorial Day Planting
2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Bright-Chuck Point, 1817 North Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Description
Bring a flower to plant in memory of someone during our CSV Gateway Memorial Day gardening event.
Communities are made up of people. We want our shared spaces, like the garden at Bright-Chuck Point, to reflect the care that we have for residents and friends of the Charles Street Valley — past, present, and future.
Honor those no longer with us by planting in their memory.

Bright-CHuck Point
Bright-Chuck Point (AKA “Sprout Park”) is located at the intersection of Brighton Road and North Charles Street.
In 2013, Charles Street Area Council and our partners led the planning to create this community garden and walkway at the gateway to our neighborhood.
10 years later, the garden continues to be maintained by the community and remains a point of pride for our neighbors.

This event has been postponed due to a lack of rain. Please look out for the new date when it is announced. Thank you!

CSAC Board Meeting: June 2023
2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: July 2023
2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

CSV Gateway Memorial Planting
2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bright-Chuck Point, 1817 North Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Description
Bring a flower to plant in memory of someone during our CSV Gateway Memorial gardening event on July 15, 2023.
Communities are made up of people. We want our shared spaces, like the garden at Bright-Chuck Point, to reflect the care that we have for residents and friends of the Charles Street Valley — past, present, and future.
Honor those no longer with us by planting in their memory.

Bright-CHuck Point
Bright-Chuck Point (AKA “Sprout Park”) is located at the intersection of Brighton Road and North Charles Street.
In 2013, Charles Street Area Council and our partners led the planning to create this community garden and walkway at the gateway to our neighborhood.
10 years later, the garden continues to be maintained by the community and remains a point of pride for our neighbors.

This is the rescheduled date for our CSV Gateway Memorial Day Planting event (originally May 27, 2023). We hope you can make it!

Charles Street Old Timers Community Picnic
2023-07-23 12:00 - 20:00 | Riverview Park Activities Building, 182 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214, United States
Description
Get ready for the Function at the Junction! Pack up your favorite picnic items and come down to Riverview Park on Sunday, July 23rd for a community event presented by the Charles Street Old Timers.

🎵 Live DJ | 🍺 Free Beer | 🎫 50/50 Raffle
🥪 Bring your own picnic basket and water! 🥤
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

FAMILY FUN
The Activities Building at Riverview Park is located between the playground and swimming pool areas. Go for a swim, dry off on the swings, then cool off inside. Restrooms are available inside.

Don’t be a stranger! Get to know your neighbors.

National Night Out at Fowler Park
2023-08-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Fowler Park, 2435 Wilson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214, United States
Description
Join us for an evening of fun during National Night Out (NNO) at Fowler Park in the Northside. The event will include food, games, and prizes for the whole family. Come sign-up for another CSV Pirates Game Night at PNC Park!
Meet and greet with members of our local police and fire departments. Life saving information will be provided, too!
Fowler Park: North Charles Street at Wilson Avenue (15214)

what is national night out?
National Night Out is an annual campaign to promote relationship building and partnerships between communities and police that ultimately make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

National Night Out, About Page

CSAC Board Meeting: August 2023
2023-08-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: September 2023
2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

CSV CommUNITY Meeting: October 2023
2023-10-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual: Zoom
Description
Join us for a virtual community meeting to discuss development and opportunities in the Charles Street Valley. Learn about what’s happening and share your thoughts!
Topics will include:

Housing Development (Flocker Street Collaborative)
Greenway Development (Real Design & AJoseyArt)
Cross-Strauss Parklet Playground Opening
Affordable Homeownership & Homeowner Assistance

Invited Guests:

Mayor’s Office
Councilman Daniel Lavelle
Richard Snipe (URA / PHDC)

Join via Zoom
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2600219000?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID: 260 021 9000
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Sign Up For…

Greenway Stewardship ($25 per hour, apply online)
Free tickets for families (attend meeting to sign up)

CSAC Board Meeting: October 2023
2023-10-11 19:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom
