2022
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Living Lights at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
As part of Lights! Families! Oakland!, OBID and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, present the “Living Lights” installation along Forbes Avenue from the corner of Craft Ave to Halket Street. It will make use of sound responsive lights and custom curated patterns by local artist ProjectileObjects, so keep an eye out for the illuminated display from the end of December until March 2022.
Oakland Crossings
Walnut Capital wants to transform a section of Oakland into a world class gateway and desirable neighborhood for all income levels. The project will create up to 4,000 union construction jobs.
Sidewalk Poetry
OBID is accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from new, emerging or professional writers of any age. Winning writers will receive a $100 stipend and have their poems painted onto city sidewalks throughout the Oakland business district this spring.
RCO Developments
See what's being planned for the future of Oakland. OBID is a Registered Community Organization (RCO) with the Department of City Planning. The RCO designation formally requires community engagement as part of the city's development approval process.
The Innovation Research Tower
Local real estate firm Walnut Capital Management began construction on the empty properties at Fifth Avenue and Halket Street in Oakland to create a new, state of the art, multi-purpose high rise building, offering extensive laboratory and office spaces as well as street-level retail. Termed the “Innovation Research Tower,” the space will be the first facility designed specifically for innovation and entrepreneurship companies in the Pittsburgh Innovation District.
OBID Team
We are a dedicated team of business district visionaries and advocates who are leading the exciting rise of Oakland-Pittsburgh's largest university and hospital district.
About
Formed in 1999, the Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID) is the region’s second largest place management organization in Pittsburgh, representing a diverse group of decision makers including property and business owners, universities, hospitals, city government, community and cultural
Businesses
Forbes Gyro
Forbes Gyro
Kebab plates, gyros, pizza & other Mediterranean eats offered in a no-frills counter-serve space.
Five Guys
Five Guys
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Smokey Bros Smoke Shop
Smokey Bros Smoke Shop
At Smokey Bros, old school service and top quality merchandise is what they’re all about. They source exactly what you need, work with their suppliers to get the best possible pricing, and pass their savings along to you. Come visit today!
Viva Los Tacos
Viva Los Tacos
Food & Dining
Authentic Mexican street tacos in Pittsburgh's thriving Oakland neighborhood.
The Colombian Spot
The Colombian Spot
Food & Dining
The Colobian Spot is a family business looking to give the customer an authentic dining experience based on the real flavors of Colombian food. From the strip district to the south side, they are now able to provide customers with a wide range of arepas and native dishes.
Gussy's Bagels & Deli
Gussy's Bagels & Deli
Food & Dining
We offer a variety of bagel sandwiches and spreads, as well as delicious deli staples!
Blog Posts
Exploring the Poetry of Oakland: Local Voices Celebrate Our Community
OBID: ULI Placemaking Awards Finalist
OBID named as finalist in Urban Land Institute 8th Annual Placemaking Awards. As one of three remaining nominees for the Jury Award, OBID recieved regonition for the Oakland Ave Placemaking Pilot.
Lights! Families! Oakland!
The first of many free, open street, immersive installations in the new Lights! Families! Oakland! series presented by Oakland Business Improvement District opens with a block party on Oakland Ave on Saturday, October 16, and runs through October 31. The premiere installation, Oscillation, comes from internationally-acclaimed artists The Urban Conga and features crystal-like forms that come alive – changing sound, pitch, and light based on how humans interact with and move around them.