WHat is a Registered Community Organization (RCO)?
Registered Community Organizations, or RCOs, are community groups registered with the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Planning to help guide proposed developments in the neighborhoods they serve. RCOs are responsible for hosting public meetings regarding many different types of developments, helping to inform neighbors and provide useful feedback on proposals. For more information about the roles and responsibilities of RCOs, please visit https://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/rco.
RECENT RCO Meetings
210 East End Avenue Development Activities
The applicant is requesting a Special Exception for multiunit residential. They are also requesting a parking variance as
they are required to have ten parking spaces, one for each unit. There are currently seven parking spaces instead of
ten. The applicant will have a hearing with the Zoning Board of Adjustment for these requests.
Development Activities Meeting: 8/13/2025
Decision Information
Development Activities Report Here
417 Gettysburg St. Renovations
The project is an expansion of the current office space via a residential scale addition to the building. This addition will be on the second floor and at the second-story address only. 526 square feet will be added. The applicant plans to build over the roof of the first-floor space to add more rentable space. The applicant will also build a new roof over the deteriorating older roof. The plan would add four additional office spaces. New siding and windows would be included. The goal is to provide affordable office space for independent psychologists.
Development Activities Meeting: 5/29/2025
Development Activities Report Here
Linden Avenue Parking Permits
Area EE was created in 2013 to address the lack of on-street parking spaces within the Point Breeze neighborhood. The area was expanded in 2014 and 2016. The portion of the Area EE that will be reduced was added to the program in 2014.
Development Activities Meeting: 3/12/2025
Development Activities Report Here
Mellon Park Tennis Bubble - Mellon Park
R3A Architects is working with the City of Pittsburgh for the second phase of the Mellon Park Tennis Center improvements. The first phase included the replacement of the previous tennis bubble in late 2022/early 2023. The second phase will connect a tennis support building on the north side of the existing tennis bubble.
Development Activities Report Here
Signage and Entrance Improvements - Mellon Park
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, is work to improve multiple entrances on both the north and south sides of Mellon Park. Additionally, a comprehensive signage and wayfinding project will be implemented throughout the park. Find out more here: https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/mellon-park-action-plan
Development Activities Meeting: 1/4/2024
Development Activities Report Here
Phipps Garden Center Renovation - Mellon Park
Located inside a historic former carriage house in Mellon Park, the Garden Center was established in 1948 as a site for people and groups to meet and to cultivate botanical knowledge, inspire creative minds and spread the joy of gardening. Phipps Conservatory is proposing a substantial renovation to this space. Find out more here: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/garden-center-renovation
Development Activities Meeting: 10/19/2023
Development Activities Report Here
The applicant is requesting a Special Exception for multiunit residential. They are also requesting a parking variance as
they are required to have ten parking spaces, one for each unit. There are currently seven parking spaces instead of
ten. The applicant will have a hearing with the Zoning Board of Adjustment for these requests.
Development Activities Meeting: 8/13/2025
Decision Information
Development Activities Report Here
417 Gettysburg St. Renovations
The project is an expansion of the current office space via a residential scale addition to the building. This addition will be on the second floor and at the second-story address only. 526 square feet will be added. The applicant plans to build over the roof of the first-floor space to add more rentable space. The applicant will also build a new roof over the deteriorating older roof. The plan would add four additional office spaces. New siding and windows would be included. The goal is to provide affordable office space for independent psychologists.
Development Activities Meeting: 5/29/2025
Development Activities Report Here
Linden Avenue Parking Permits
Area EE was created in 2013 to address the lack of on-street parking spaces within the Point Breeze neighborhood. The area was expanded in 2014 and 2016. The portion of the Area EE that will be reduced was added to the program in 2014.
Development Activities Meeting: 3/12/2025
Development Activities Report Here
Mellon Park Tennis Bubble - Mellon Park
R3A Architects is working with the City of Pittsburgh for the second phase of the Mellon Park Tennis Center improvements. The first phase included the replacement of the previous tennis bubble in late 2022/early 2023. The second phase will connect a tennis support building on the north side of the existing tennis bubble.
Development Activities Report Here
Signage and Entrance Improvements - Mellon Park
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, is work to improve multiple entrances on both the north and south sides of Mellon Park. Additionally, a comprehensive signage and wayfinding project will be implemented throughout the park. Find out more here: https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/mellon-park-action-plan
Development Activities Meeting: 1/4/2024
Development Activities Report Here
Phipps Garden Center Renovation - Mellon Park
Located inside a historic former carriage house in Mellon Park, the Garden Center was established in 1948 as a site for people and groups to meet and to cultivate botanical knowledge, inspire creative minds and spread the joy of gardening. Phipps Conservatory is proposing a substantial renovation to this space. Find out more here: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/garden-center-renovation
Development Activities Meeting: 10/19/2023
Development Activities Report Here