City in the Streets

City in the Streets: Bringing Government to the People

In 2023, Mayor Ed Gainey launched a new initiative to bring government to the people. Representatives from every city department and select authorities met residents in a block party setting at different locations around the city.

Each event included free food, community vendors, activities for kids, and the following departments tabling to provide resources, information about their work, and intake on-site requests for service:

Department of City Planning
Department of Innovation and Performance
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure
Department of Public Works
Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
Department of Public Safety
Department of Human Resources and Civil Services
Department of Parks and Recreation
Mayor's Office, including
- Office of Neighborhood Services
- Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
- Office of Equal Protection
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Municipal Investigations
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Housing Authority of Pittsburgh

2024 Dates and Locations

The City in the Streets 2024 season kicked off January 31 with a "Winter Edition" at the Philips Recreation Center in Carrick.

Upcoming City In The Streets Events:)

Wednesday July 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Hazelwood
Saturday August 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Knoxville
Wednesday September 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Homewood

Check back soon as we continue to announce locations and other details!

7.17 Hazelwood Details

Getting to City in the Streets Hazelwood

The University of Pittsburgh's Office of Engagement and Community Affairs has generously offered to operate a shuttle to bring residents to City in the Streets Hazelwood at Propel Hazelwood (5401 Glenwood Ave, 15207).

View the document below for the stops. We encourage you to walk to or park near one of the stops and ride the shuttle to the event. The shuttle will operate from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A bus to shuttle residents from Glen Hazel to Hazelwood City in the Streets will make 8 stops, starting at the Glen Hazel High Rise. It will then go to Propel Hazelwood, which is where City in the Streets is taking place, then go to Gazebo at Johnson Aven — There will be a bus to shuttle residents from Glen Hazel to the City in the Streets Hazelwood event! Check the photo here for the stops.

8.17 Knoxville Details

We'll post the registration form for residents and vendors to sign up to attend City in the Streets Knoxville soon! Registration is not required to attend, but is appreciated.