Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh)

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Row houses in Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville is one of the largest neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is located north of downtown, and like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, it has an industrial past.

Today, Lawrenceville is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the city.^{[citation needed]} 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.^{[citation needed]} Lawrenceville is part of Pittsburgh's Design Zone, and art galleries have opened up all along Lawrenceville's main artery, Butler Street, and the surrounding area, along with clothing boutiques, furniture stores, and a number of new restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Construction has begun to fill 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.