"It will be another two weeks before Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission makes a decision on the proposed Oakland Crossings development. During a 60-day hiatus imposed by Mayor Ed Gainey, significant changes have been made to the project, and commission members said they need more time to understand their effects.

For the last two months, Gainey’s administration has met with residents, community groups, and the developer to resolve concerns surrounding the controversial development. Gainey announced on Monday that he and his staff had reached a deal with Walnut Capital, and proposed amendments to the legislation that would govern the project."

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Margaret J. Krauss | 90.5 WESA