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From apartment decor to local events and everything in between. Wondering how you can decorate small spaces? Where you should go this weekend? How to be a better neighbor? We're covering all that and more! So check out our blog below, and come back each month for a new post from our employees!

Our Favorite Pittsburgh Summer Activities & Spots

Our Favorite Pittsburgh Summer Activities & Spots

Pittsburgh weather is constantly changing. One day it can be raining, the next snowing, and the day after 80 degrees. However, we love our summer months and try to make the most of the time we can spend outside. Read more

Life at Walnut Capital: Jen Dupal

Life at Walnut Capital: Jen Dupal

With over 20+ years working at Walnut Capital, Jen has a story (or two) to share! Read more

Local leaders, developer break ground on project to connect Larimer, Homewood to East End

Local leaders, developer break ground on project to connect Larimer, Homewood to East End

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Walnut Capital Developer and community members from Larimer and Homewood met Thursday morning to break ground on a multi-model road project intended to connect the neighborhoods to jobs and amenities in the East End. Read more

Bakery Square to add a new Richard DeShantz restaurant, plus Jeni's ice cream

Bakery Square to add a new Richard DeShantz restaurant, plus Jeni's ice cream

As Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group looks to expand its portfolio in the Pittsburgh area, take a bite (and sip) of this: An izakaya restaurant is headed to Bakery Square. Read more

Developers reportedly looking to turn former Quality Inn into mixed use building

Developers reportedly looking to turn former Quality Inn into mixed use building

""What Oakland needs is density. We need a more diverse population of all income levels, all types of jobs. Right now, it's dominated so much by students that it's not really a thriving community," Todd Reidbord, Walnut Capital President said to the Post-Gazette." Read more

Renting vs. Purchasing Furniture

Renting vs. Purchasing Furniture

Moving into your first apartment can be scary. Similarly, if you are moving into an apartment or city for a short period, lugging all your items might be daunting. Read more

The Difference Between Micro-Apartments, Studio Apartments, & One-Bedrooms

The Difference Between Micro-Apartments, Studio Apartments, & One-Bedrooms

As we near Spring, it is time for students and young professionals to find their next temporary home. So let us help you decide what Walnut Capital apartment layout is suitable for you! Read more

Walnut Capital is Excellent... Grace Hill Said So!

Walnut Capital is Excellent... Grace Hill Said So!

Walnut Capital is proud to announce that we have several communities named to the 2022 Kingsley Excellence Awards! Read more

Life at Walnut Capital: Shelby Whitney

Life at Walnut Capital: Shelby Whitney

Shelby's what we like to call one of the "lifers" around Walnut Capital. Being in that category is something special... Read more

What's Your Apartment Aesthetic?

What's Your Apartment Aesthetic?

It's almost Spring, which means it's time for Spring cleaning! As you start to purge old items and buy new, it's now a great time to decide what aesthetic you want your apartment to have! We thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite apartment aesthetics! Read more

Oakland Crossings project moving forward after mayor, Walnut Capital reach agreement

Oakland Crossings project moving forward after mayor, Walnut Capital reach agreement

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announced on Monday that his office and developer Walnut Capital have reached an agreement on the Oakland Crossings project. The agreement more clearly defines the zoning and includes a section on public benefits that covers affordable housing and food access. Read more

Pittsburgh Planning Commission backs big Oakland development proposal with caveats

Pittsburgh Planning Commission backs big Oakland development proposal with caveats

"After months of controversy, the city Planning Commission Tuesday gave its support to a revised proposal designed to bring hundreds of new apartments and a grocery to part of Oakland. But it did so with reservations." Read more

Oakland Crossings deal is a win for Mayor Ed Gainey

Oakland Crossings deal is a win for Mayor Ed Gainey

"The approval process for the proposed Oakland Crossings development has demonstrated two very different models of public-private collaboration, and of mayoral leadership." Read more

Pittsburgh Planning Commission needs more time to decide on revamped Oakland Crossings project

Pittsburgh Planning Commission needs more time to decide on revamped Oakland Crossings project

"It will be another two weeks before Pittsburgh's Planning Commission makes a decision on the proposed Oakland Crossings development." Read more

Oakland Crossings commits to 10% affordable housing and will resume its stalled approval process

Oakland Crossings commits to 10% affordable housing and will resume its stalled approval process

"On Monday, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's administration announced a deal to advance the controversial Oakland Crossings development. The changes include new promises to provide affordable housing." Read more

Plans for Oakland Crossings and UPMC tower moving forward. Here's what you need to know

Plans for Oakland Crossings and UPMC tower moving forward. Here's what you need to know

"Oakland is poised to be taller, shinier and more deliberately developed following a six-hour meeting of the City Planning Commission that focused largely on the future course of the neighborhood." Read more

Plans for Oakland move forward

Plans for Oakland move forward

"Votes on Oakland Crossings and a proposed UPMC tower, plus discussion of a 10-year plan, could shape the bustling Pittsburgh neighborhood's future." Read more

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey comes to terms with developers on proposed Oakland Crossings project

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey comes to terms with developers on proposed Oakland Crossings project

"After putting the proposed Oakland Crossings project on hold for a couple of months, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said Monday that his office has reached a deal with developer Walnut Capital on proposed zoning for the large-scale development in central Oakland." Read more

Gainey, Walnut Capital reach deal on Oakland Crossings project

Gainey, Walnut Capital reach deal on Oakland Crossings project

"Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Walnut Capital reached a deal last week on proposed zoning for the developer's Oakland Crossings project, which will receive a vote later this month from the City Planning Commission." Read more

Walnut Capital scales back proposal for Oakland Crossings

Walnut Capital scales back proposal for Oakland Crossings

"Three months before former Mayor Bill Peduto left office, he proposed a zoning change for nearly 18 acres of Oakland specifically tailored to a plan by Walnut Capital, the landowner, that would allow the developer to construct buildings up to 180 feet high near UPMC Magee Womens Hospital." Read more