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Moogottrrgr t1_jeev470 wrote
Reply to Laser hair removal recommendations? by meggie_doodles
I know you're asking about laser, but electrolysis is better. Oakmont Skincare has been great.
Moogottrrgr t1_jd891zj wrote
Reply to comment by LostEnroute in Let's pour one out for the developers of Pittsburgh by PublicCommenter
East Liberty has been a huge success for a middle-aged white lady like me. I agree. I just do not feel good about it.
Moogottrrgr t1_jd7y1tp wrote
Reply to comment by LostEnroute in Let's pour one out for the developers of Pittsburgh by PublicCommenter
This whole thread is full of people insisting that holding developers accountable is going to hinder the growth of affordable housing. I also know a LOT of people who don't consider East Liberty a success story. There's an entire documentary series (East of Liberty) about it.
Moogottrrgr t1_jd6169j wrote
Reply to comment by LostEnroute in Let's pour one out for the developers of Pittsburgh by PublicCommenter
And where did the people from all the projects go? What about the people living down the street in those cheap apartments on Negley? How many years of negotiations and regulations did it take to get those places replaced, or did the developers do that out of the goodness of their hearts?
Are you honestly trying to tell me that if we just let developers do whatever the hell they wanted, those houses would exist?
Moogottrrgr t1_jd34nog wrote
Reply to comment by YIMBYYay in Let's pour one out for the developers of Pittsburgh by PublicCommenter
Please have the lobbyist who pays you to make these posts provide you with actual data from an impartial source you can share.
Moogottrrgr t1_jd337rm wrote
Reply to comment by YIMBYYay in Let's pour one out for the developers of Pittsburgh by PublicCommenter
Oh, you must have never been to East Liberty. Sorry.
Moogottrrgr t1_jd31gw7 wrote
Reply to comment by YIMBYYay in Let's pour one out for the developers of Pittsburgh by PublicCommenter
By allowing rich developers to replace affordable houses with giant unaffordable apartments in the hopes that someday they will become slums?
Moogottrrgr t1_jd2zdpv wrote
Reply to comment by YIMBYYay in Let's pour one out for the developers of Pittsburgh by PublicCommenter
You think trickle-down economics improved the world too, huh?
Moogottrrgr t1_j6owkjt wrote
Reply to Quick impromptu trip to your fine city. by Qtip44
I just asked my 10-year-old son where you should go and he said here: https://coopdevillepgh.com/
We've only ever gone there at brunch time (like 11 or so) so I don't know what the crowd situation there is (it's in the Strip) so maybe other people can tell you what the best time to go would be. I can tell you that I brought five kids there, let them spend all they wanted on video games, and we only spent $100 (not including food), so it's pretty cheap.
Edited because that website sucks. It's a fried chicken and vintage video game place.
Moogottrrgr t1_j68fhaa wrote
Reply to comment by jjuirty in Infrastructure and Amenity Dreams by MWBartko
Ooooh, that's good.
Moogottrrgr t1_j68fdrg wrote
Reply to comment by DaleGribble312 in Infrastructure and Amenity Dreams by MWBartko
That's not the insult you think it is, visionless car man.
Moogottrrgr t1_j664xlo wrote
Reply to Infrastructure and Amenity Dreams by MWBartko
My dream is to have high-speed rail, that will go from Columbus, Wheeling, maybe Morgantown, then Pittsburgh and from Pittsburgh go to Youngstown, maybe Meadville, Erie, Jamestown, NY, and Buffalo, NY. Full-on Sci-fi would take that to Toronto. If you remove Columbus and Buffalo, we'd make the most amazing megalopolis.
Once that becomes super successful, they will connect it from Erie or Youngstown to Cleveland, Toledo, maybe Detroit, and then eventually Chicago.
Moogottrrgr t1_j658bbf wrote
Reply to comment by twistedscrew in What can I do about a nuisance light? by [deleted]
So, good news and bad news. In the code under "Residential Compatibility Standards," it says this:
916.07 - Lighting
All lights used by development that is subject to
Residential Compatibility Standards shall be arranged and controlled so as to
deflect light away from any lot that is zoned RSD, RSA, RT, RM, or H. Any light
or combination of lights that casts light on a public street shall not exceed
one (1) foot-candle (meter reading) as measured from the centerline of such
street. Any light or combination of lights that cast light on a lot zoned R1D,
R1A, R2, R3, RM, or H shall not exceed 0.4 foot-candles (meter reading), as
measured no more than three (3) feet inside the lot line of a lot that is zoned
R1D, R1A, R2, R3, RM, or H.
That's the good news. They are not allowed to do that at all. The bad news is, its a PITA to get PLI to enforce RCS. Start with 311, though.
Moogottrrgr t1_j5mg47r wrote
Reply to comment by Eco-freako in What are your favorite “where the hell am I going” places in the city when it comes to poor road signing by dementedturnip26
I was coming to say the opposite. When you're going from 28 to 65 the only sign that lets you know that you can even get to 65 is a tiny little "65" that you can't see unless you're already taking the exit.
Moogottrrgr t1_iyczkwx wrote
I don't know if the timing of the yellow lights is a state law kind of thing, but I feel like they should be longer at places like Penn and 40th by the fire station and the inttersection of Highland and Center, where you have to stop long before the corner.
You have three choices at those intersections:
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Speed up at the yellow so you don't block the fire station/turning lane for buses. The light will be red by the time you hit the intersection. Pray no one hits you and you don't hit anyone.
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Stop on the yellow. You are now blocking access from the firestation/bus turning lane. A bus driver will scream at you while pointing at the line just behind your car.
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Stop while the light is green because it's been green for a while and you don't want to get stuck where you're not supposed to be. Since this is only an issue during heavy traffic, you surely won't be murdered by the person in the giant pickup truck behind you, who has been tailgating you since you refused to run over a pedestrian at the last turn. This is also why you can't back up if you've crossed the line already.
If they would just make the yellow light longer in those situations, all would be good.
Moogottrrgr t1_iycxpvp wrote
Reply to comment by SamPost in Why are traffic lights in Pittsburgh timed so poorly? by rickyrichboy
Except for the one by Target in East Liberty and the ones at the end of the 31st Street Bridge, that just don't work 25% of the time, forcing you to run the light after sitting there for 10 minutes.
Moogottrrgr t1_ivjx2cf wrote
It's a bit of a haul for you, but Hozak's is the place: http://hozakfarms.com/christmastreeinfo.html
Moogottrrgr t1_iuiufss wrote
Reply to Running around Allegheny Cemetery by ilikedirt
If you go anywhere near the grass, make sure you check for ticks.
Moogottrrgr t1_iuev7dc wrote
Reply to comment by Dark_Side420 in I wish every borough and township that lops trees or plants them directly under power lines could see this by susiemayhem
Thanks! Is it two that grow all the way from the bottom or is it two that split off somewhere in the middle?
Moogottrrgr t1_iudzeww wrote
Reply to I wish every borough and township that lops trees or plants them directly under power lines could see this by susiemayhem
Can someone explain #2 to me?
Moogottrrgr t1_iu5l7gt wrote
Reply to comment by IcyButters in Used/vintage front doors by IcyButters
Yeah, I'm on year 22 of looking for a door I can just refinish and hang. Good luck!
I haven't gotten a quote yet - it was the plan for this winter, but Allied will give you a quote online. Someone I know who did it and was offended by me asking the price said it was "less than $5,000" in answer to me asking if it was "like $5,000 or $10,000?"
Moogottrrgr t1_ituznlv wrote
Reply to comment by unknownvariable19 in What is a must see in Pittsburgh? by unknownvariable19
That's part of the awesomeness. You feel like you're doing something ultra-exclusive.
Moogottrrgr t1_itukrhf wrote
Reply to comment by PGHENGR in Used/vintage front doors by IcyButters
Ha ha, good point. But the Scranton place will let him know ahead of time if they have what he's looking for.
Moogottrrgr t1_itqvhsb wrote
Reply to comment by Moogottrrgr in Used/vintage front doors by IcyButters
This is the granddaddy of architectural salvage, if you feel like driving to Scranton (I have dreamed, but haven't tried it.) https://ogtstore.com/
Moogottrrgr t1_jeewusq wrote
Reply to comment by Glittering_Minute in Laser hair removal recommendations? by meggie_doodles
I've been thinking about switching to Aspinwall because it's closer and I just need touchups now. Thanks for the recommendation!