PLAN | Input for OPENSPACE PLAN Requested
Do you love Pittsburgh's parks and open spaces and are you interested in helping to create a vision for Pittsburgh? Voice your opinion! The City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning is beginning the process to create an Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Plan. This will be the first component of
PLANPGH, the City's Comprehensive Plan that will guide Pittsburgh for the next 25 years. Park and open space users are encouraged to participate in one of
two surveys, one for adults and one for youth, that will be used to make informed decisions about future vacant land, open space, parks, and recreation efforts.
You can also sign up for the
PLANPGH Exchange to receive updates and comment on other components of the Comprehensive Plan as they move forward.
UPDATE | Community Foundation of Fayette County Awards Grants
The Community Foundation of Fayette County has awarded two grants for this funding cycle. A $20,000 grant has been awarded to the Borough of Point Marion that will be used to develop a comprehensive plan and streetscape feasibility study for improvements to the Downtown Main Street area. The Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation received a $18,000 grant to conduct a feasibility study for teh stabilzation and re-use of the historic Rose House property. These grants are a result of the CDCP's ongoing technical assistance to the Community Foundation of Fayette County' strategic growth fund. Both CDCP and PPND have provided ongoing technical assistance including pre-application consultation, site visits, help with the draft scopes of services and will assist in the management of consultants.
VISION | Power of 32 Kicks Off Community Conversations
In today's global economy, the mantra of 'thinking globally but acting locally' has taken root in our region. The
Power of 32, is the largest visioning initiative ever undertaken, and it is happening in 32 counties in 4 states surrounding Pittsburgh. Beginning on Tuesday July 27th, Community Conversations will take place and are a way for every resident to have a say in our region's future. For more information or to find a community conversation near you,
click here.
CONNECT | Continued Discussion on LED Billboards
The Department of City Planning are inviting Pittsburgh residents and business owners to participate in a community meeting on Thursday August 4th at 6pm in the first floor conference room in the
John P. Robin Civic Building (200 Ross St.). Residents and business owners are encouraged to provide input on how to best use LED technology while protecting our city's vistas, controlling light pollution, and maintaining motorist safety. Public participation is critical and will be implemented in the zoning code. For more information, please
click here.
EVENT | Allegheny Green & Innovation Festival
The first Allegheny Green & Innovation Festival will take place on Saturday August 14th at the Hartwood Amphitheater. Celebrating our region's environmental and economic transformation, the Allegheny Green & Innovation Festival will feature earth-friendly product vendors and demonstrations, musical entertainment, and children's activities. The CDCP will be on hand answering questions and providing information about the CDCP. For more information,
click here.
HOME | Pittsburgh House Tour Season Begins
One of Pittsburgh's most unique features is its varied collection of neighborhoods. With 90 different places to explore, a great way to see them is by attending the numerous house tours that occur each summer and fall. Click below for more information regarding upcoming tours and events.
Manchester House Tour August 7/8
UPCOMING EVENTS l Mark Your Calendars
