Bakery Square 2.0 Master Plan

Bakery Square 2.0 plans to add bigger and better commercial space for East Liberty, and in the Reizenstein School location it will be in the perfect place to revitalize the area. Stay tuned for more updates on what will be happening!

The redevelopment of the Reizenstein School site along Penn Avenue is a unique opportunity to extend the success of Bakery Square and achieve a complete city neighborhood where Pittsburghers can live, work, and play within one tightly knit community. This project will build on the assets of Bakery Square’s emerging role as a major destination in the East End, with excellent transit access and parking to support it. The Bakery Square 2.0 Master Plan, developed for Walnut Capital, completes the vision of a mixed-use zone that draws on the historic character of the adjacent Shadyside neighborhood with its density, variety, and walkability.

Architecturally, the development will draw on both the Nabisco building and nearby residences of Chatham Village, Dover Gables, and Shadyside, while satisfying contemporary needs with open, flexible spaces, abundant natural light, locally-sourced materials, and connections to green courtyards. Buildings will be designed to LEED Silver standards, using passive and active strategies to capitalize on this solar orientation. Internal streets will be built to minimum dimensions in order to reduce impervious surfaces and privilege the pedestrian over the automobile.

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New Plans for Bakery Square 2.0

Walnut Capital is proud to announce its official plans for Bakery Square 2.0. Another building in East Liberty will be converted into Bakery Square office space and condominiums. Mayer Ravenstahl commented “We’re gonna create hundreds of jobs here on this site on top of the thousands that we’ve already created, so the momentum is there and we’re really excited about this announcement.”

More economic development is coming to the east end of Pittsburgh.

Walnut Capital, the developer that converted the old Nabisco Bakery on Penn Avenue into Bakery Square, is planning to expand across the street.

“We’re full here at the office building – the 250,000 square feet of office right now is 100 percent full, so we have tenants that want more space and they’re growing, like Google, UPMC, Pitt,” Greg Perelman, of Walnut Capital, said.

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Welcome Back, Students

School is about to start up again, and it's time to settle into the city and prepare for classes. We have some excellent apartments available in the Walnut Towers, just minutes away from campus, dining, and groceries.

Walnut Towers also offers:

• Garbage chute
• Fitness Center
• Laundry Facilities
• Cable Ready
• Dishwasher
• Storage space
• Outdoor area
• Pets allowed

Walnut Towers is an elevator building that offers the convenience of an urban location nestled in a residential park-like setting. Downtown Pittsburgh, Oakland, Shadyside and Monroeville are just a few miles away.

Contact us today to find your new apartment! 

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A Guide to Oakland

Oakland is a great area of Pittsburgh for anyone interested in joining some of the liveliest and most active residents of the city. With its multitude of restaurants, entertainment spots, and cultural highlights, Oakland is one of the best areas of Pittsburgh to live. Pittsburgh Magazine offers their guide of how to navigate life in Oakland, take a look:

A good neighborhood is like a good legend. Even after it has passed through generations and been reshaped a thousand times over, its heart is still the same.

Thanks to Oakland’s student population, the whole city can take advantage of amazing food deals offered throughout the neighborhood. Joe Mama’s offers half off pizza daily from 4-5 p.m. Mad Mex serves most of its menu items at half price every day from 11 p.m.-1 a.m., along with $7 Big Azz (double sized) margaritas from 4:30-6:30 p.m. India Garden offers an all-you-can-eat Deluxe Dinner Buffet (offered Sunday and Tuesday) for $8.99, half off appetizers from 6-8 p.m., and half off dinner entrees from 5-6 p.m. and then again from 9-11!

Phipps Conservatory grants the public an occasional free or half off admission day throughout the year, but families can get a great deal without the wait. Family memberships are $75 and offer free admission for a whole year for two adults and up to four children per household. Membership for a family of four will pay for itself after the second visit.

The Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning are a fantastic way to be culturally entertained on dime. Admission is only $3 for adults and $1 for children age 8-18. Children under 8 are always free.

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