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Living in Oakland

Who can describe the appeal of Oakland better than a resident who came as a student of an adjacent university and chose to stay? “Oakland is the literal heart of the city. I loved going to school here. I feel the city’s pulse racing through the community. There is rhythm. There is diversity. It’s a really exciting place. It is a place of opportunity to grow and flourish personally and professionally, to live where you work, to open a niche business, and to be part of the wave that is reinventing Pittsburgh. Oakland is the place to be. The neighborhood gives you the feeling there is unlimited opportunity right at your doorstep.” Add a rich and eclectic housing stock to this deep and healthy neighborhood resident attitude and it becomes clear – Oakland is a great place to live.

Housing Variety

Oakland has a mix of:

• Large luxury homes
• Apartments
• Single family homes
• Condominiums

 

Location

Oakland has great vocational attributes, including:

• Easy bus access to other areas of the city.
• Within walking distance to Oakland institutions, hospitals, and amenities such as Schenley Park, and the Carnegie Library and Museums.
• Within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
• A quality education for all ages can be found due to the many schools – public, parochial, and private – that are located throughout Oakland.

 

Community

Oakland’s Community:

• The many ethnicities and backgrounds of Oakland residents – residents young and old come from places such as Italy, Greece, India, Africa, Asia, Central America, and the Middle East.
• Young professionals, retirees, families, and students all reside in Oakland’s neighborhoods.

 

Diversity

Oakland is a diverse neighborhood:

• There are lots of things to do in Oakland throughout the year. Take a stroll through the park and then watch a movie on Flagstaff Hill. Spend some time touring the Phipps Conservatory and the Carnegie Museums, or visit Craig Street, Atwood Street, or Fifth and Forbes Avenues for a variety of shopping and dining.
• Sample Thai, Indian, Italian, American and more different cuisines.
• Attend the church of your choice. A variety of houses of worship reflect Oakland’s population mix.