Resident Committees

Resident Committees

We coordinate and facilitate several committees made up of Wilkinsburg residents, stakeholders, business owners, and experts. Engaging diverse constituencies in community planning and decision-making is important to our value of inclusiveness and to the quality of life of our residents.

Strong Neighborhoods Committee

The goal of this committee is to build strong neighborhoods through an investigation of the causes and impacts of blight and vacancy in Wilkinsburg. Committee members work with us to develop and implement a Vacant Property Re-Use Plan to address vacancy and blight, mitigate threats of displacement and gentrification, and create catalysts for reinvestment driven by community vision.

Design Committee

This committee works to create a unified, vibrant business district by developing plans for physical improvements such as façade improvements, beautification projects, historic preservation, and planning & zoning recommendations. Current projects include providing technical assistance on façade improvements to update storefronts, coordinating designs for street furniture and other streetscape improvements, securing vacant buildings, and supporting public art installations.

If you are interested in serving on a WCDC committee, please email info@wilkinsburgcdc.org or call (412) 727-7855.