Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh)

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One of the largest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Lawrenceville is located north of downtown, and like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods (Lawrenceville borders the Allegheny River), it has an industrial past.

Today, Lawrenceville is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the city. Transplanted young hipsters and those who have lived in Lawrenceville for their entire lives dwell side by side, as the neighborhood's inexpensive row housing has become a major draw for those looking to rennovate an older home at a reasonable cost. Lawrenceville is part of Pittsburgh's Design Zone, and art galleries have popped up all along Lawrenceville's main artery, Butler St., and the surrounding area, along with clothing boutiques, furniture stores, and a smattering of new restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Construction fills the neighborhood's empty lots, as condos and loft housing are raised to accommodate Lawrenceville's new population. Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital has begun construction along the Penn-Main corridor and plans to open its doors in 2008.

It has a zip code of 15201, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 7 (North Central East Neighborhoods). Lawrenceville is surrounded by Polish Hill, Bloomfield, the Strip District and Stanton Heights.