Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at SouthSide Works as Pedal Pittsburgh once again highlights the urban neighborhoods and architectural landmarks that make Pittsburgh unique. Each year Pedal Pittsburgh selects ten landmarks and revitalization projects as Design Highlights to showcase how good design improves quality of life. This year the Design Highlights are expanded in the form of a feature story with a reoccurring theme of how public involvement made the projects happen. These detailed and engaging stories illustrate the background, challenges, and solutions involved in each particular project. Instances of public engagement are told in the voices of people who were part of the planning process: the August Wilson Center is told by board chair Oliver Byrd; architect Ken Doyno describes the process for his firm's Federal North project; and Riverlife Task Force's Lisa Schroeder provides the history of the planning and renovation of Point State Park. Be sure to check out all ten intriguing stories on the Pedal Pittsburgh website!
GRANT l Bloomfield Awarded $12,000 to Develop Streetscape Design
In March 2009, the Bloomfield Development Corporation (BDC) was awarded a $12,000 Design Fund grant to develop a Streetscape Design for Liberty Avenue. The Design Fund grant, along with a $10,000 matching grant from State Senator Jim Ferlo's office will address design issues that include streetscape, pedestrian safety, and traffic flow issues at three critical sites along Liberty Avenue.
WIN l Pedal Home from the Pancake Breakfast on a New Bike
Join us at Whole Foods Market on Saturday, April 25th from 8 a.m. to noon for the annual Pedal Pittsburgh Pancake Breakfast. Not only will you be able to fill your plate with pancakes, eggs, and orange juice for the bargain price of $7.00, but you'll also have a chance to win a brand new bike. Pedal Pittsburgh sponsor L.L. Bean is generously donating an Adult Acadia Cruiser Bike, complete with an accessory pack that includes a Bell Solar helmet, 5 function bike computer, water bottle cage, water bottle, and safety flasher. Be sure to visit Whole Foods to show your support for Pedal Pittsburgh, the CDCP, and for the chance to enter to win the Acadia Cruiser bike! All proceeds benefit the CDCP.
OUTREACH l Communities Unite to Host Successful Landscapes &
Hardscapes Workshop
For the second consecutive year, the RenPlan® team partnered with the Greater Park Place Association, North Point Breeze Community Development Corporation, Regent Square Civic Association and Whitney Park Neighbors to host a free Resource Workshop. On March 21, 2009, the "Landscapes & Hardscapes: Adding Value to Your Home & Community" drew more than 80 attendees, who had the opportunity to hear topical presentations, visit information tables, and have 15-minute landscape and hardscape consultations with RenPlan®Consultants. For more information on scheduling a Resource Workshop in your area, please contact Kate McGlynn at kmcglynn@cdcp.org or 412.391.4333.
AWARD l Pedal Pittsburgh T-Shirt Design Takes Home the Gold Garrison Hughes, a Pittsburgh based advertising firm, received a gold ADDY Award for
the 2008 Pedal Pittsburgh t-shirt design. The Pittsburgh ADDY Award is the first of a 3-tiered national competition that annually acknowledges creative excellence in the marketing community. This award winning t-shirt, along with previous Pedal designs are available for just $5 plus shipping. For more information, please contact Danielle Robinson at drobinson@cdcp.org or 412.391.4144. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of Pedal Pittsburgh memorabilia and unite with fellow Pedal collectors! WELCOME l Tom Bartnik, AICP, LEED® AP Joins CDCP Team
On Monday, April 13th,Tom Bartnik, AICP, LEED® AP joined the CDCP as the Director
of Design and Planning. Tom brings experience and insight to this new position, as well as a commitment to advance the CDCP mission of improving quality of life through good design of the built environment. Prior to joining the CDCP staff, Tom provided urban planning and project management services in the private sector for more than twenty years, most recently at the Pittsburgh office of Perkins Eastman. His professional affiliations include American Institute of Certified Planners; LEED Accredited Professional; and the American Planning Association (APA), where he is scheduled to make a presentation of the Green Vision for East Liberty project at this year's APA's National Conference in Minneapolis, MN. Please join us in welcoming Tom to our staff!
mission The Community Design Center of Pittsburgh (CDCP) is a non-profit organization that improves quality of life through good design of the built environment. By 2015, our goal is to establish Pittsburgh as a recognized place where good design of the built environment is a
