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.
Oakland is one of the most unique neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. From the Victorian homes in the historic Oakland Square to the towering high-rises along the street corridors in North Oakland, a plethora of different types of architecture can be found in Oakland. One of the most interesting aspects of Oakland’s neighborhoods is the diverse population. The old, European immigrants who came to Oakland during the heyday of Pittsburgh steel production are intermixed with college students, young professionals, families and recent immigrants from all over the world. This unique mix of people and architecture make Oakland the eclectic neighborhood it is today. Oakland’s neighborhoods range from park-like residential settings to thriving business district. Come experience Oakland’s neighborhoods today.
PA Neighborhood Partnership Program
OBID, in partnership with five Oakland organizations, has been approved for the PA State Neighborhood Partnership Program with commitments from UPMC Health Plan, Dollar Bank and PNC Bank totaling $482,000 per year for the next six years! NPP dollars will allow each organization to continue its current activities for the Oakland community while enabling us to implement collaborative projects. These six Oakland organizations have signed an Oakland Community Creed that sets forth the guiding principles through which they will work. Visit our NPP parner organizations and funders below:
Partner Organizations:
NPP Funding Organizations:
Picture of Oakland Community Creed with Signatures
NPP Media Coverage:
By Jennifer Baron
By Diana Nelson Jones
August 2009
The Black and Gold City Goes Green (learn about ways to reduce your carbon dioxide output).
Property Owner Roundtable Series(Sponsored by Oakland Planning and Development corporation)
UPCOMING Sessions:
September 15, 2009
November 17, 2009
(check back for more information)
Books For Sale: Historic Oakland by Clifford C. Ham
Historic Oakland is a collection of articles written by the late Clifford C. Ham for The Oakland Newspaper between 1989 and 1995. The Oakland Newspaper was a monthly publication by OPDC that kept residents aware of what was happening in their neighborhood while contributing to the vitality of Oakland. The book was edited by Clifford’s wife, Marilyn P. Ham, and is a wonderful collection of articles that give a historic perspective on the way the neighborhood once was, and how each event has lead to what makes Oakland the special place that it is today.
The book costs $12.95 and can be shipped to your home for an extra fee, or you can stop by our office at 235 Atwood Street to purchase one at no extra cost. For more information, or to order a book, please call 412-621-7863.
Books are also available for purchase at the following locations:
- OPDC’s Office, 235 Atwood Street
- University of Pittsburgh Book Center, 4000 Fifth Avenue
- Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street
 Click here to see OPDC's 2007 Annual Report!
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