Friendship Development Associates

Penn Avenue Arts Initiative (PAAI) will host its eighth annual Building Owner Workshop on September 18th.  The unique workshop educates those interested in purchasing a building on the avenue about the resources and programs available.   
 
This one of a kind opportunity enables guests to talk with Penn Avenue Arts Initiative Staff, bankers, architects, business d...

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5106 PENN AVENUE
PENN AVENUE ARTS INITIATIVE

The Penn Avenue Arts Initiative is accepting proposals from individuals or firms seeking to purchase 5106 Penn Avenue, the former Paps N’ Us tavern.  An open house for the property is slated for Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 4:00pm-5:30pm.  Please RSVP to Matthew if you plan to attend.  Walk-...

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On behalf of the Friendship Development Associates, we would like to thank all those who attended our Glass Making and Ground Breaking for the Glass Lofts. Even though the weather didn't completely cooperate with us, the refreshments were delicious, the big pour was created numerous "ooo's" and "awes" and the creative energy in the air was contageous! Thank you for helping make the afternoon su...

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The rainy weather isn't interfering with our celebration!  Please join us along with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, and our partners today at 2 p.m. for a "Glass Making Ground Breaking" for the Glass Lofts.  Due to the inclement weather, the event has been moved indoors.  The ceremony and reception will take place at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue.

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Please join us along with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, and our partners on Wednesday, June 4th at 2 p.m. for a "Glass Making Ground Breaking" for the Glass Lofts.  The event will be held at the parking lot above the site on the corner of Penn and Fairmount.  The Pittsburgh Glass Center is adding an artistic twist to the groundbreaking, pouring hot glass to create a tile, laying the foundati...

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Please Join Us!

Friendship Development Associates and our partners in Bloomfield and Garfield invite you to the “Bride Row” 5439-5453 Penn Avenue Community Meeting—Part II

When: Thursday, May 1, 2008 @ 6:00pm
Pizza and refreshments will be provided!

Where: The Penn Fairmont Apartment Building (5461 Penn Avenue)

Why: Conceptual Design presentation and discuss...

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Please join us today at 2 p.m. for the ground breaking ceremony for 5000 Penn.  The ceremony will be held at the lot on the corner of Penn and Gross.  This is the perfect opportunity to show the Mayor how our community supports our projects!  5000 Penn is making today's headlines!  The project has been featured in the Post-Gazette, Tribune, and Pop City.  To view the ...

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Friendship Development Associates is one step closer to the construction of the Glass Lofts!  We are very excited to announce that demolition of the blighted buildings on the corner of Penn Avenue and North Fairmount Street has just begun!  Take a stroll down the Avenue to check it out, the buildings are almost gone!


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hot! smokin! hip!
retail space now available on Penn Avenue!

Please view attached flier for more details about this great opportunity!

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The Penn Fairmont project has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects Pittsburgh! The project has won the following two awards:

Certificate of Merit in Regional and Urban Design for the Penn Fairmont Master Plan

Certificate of Merit for Design Excellence for the Fairmont Apartments.

To view a list of all winners please visit the AIA Pittsburgh w...

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