You're Invited to Attend ARTPGH & DESIGNPGH Public Meetings

6 Opportunities to Get Involved!

Sent 10/29/2012 @ 4:46 pm

We've got a great series of ARTPGH+DESIGNPGH events coming up--info is below.  You can also download the flyer for the events here--help spread the word!
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ARTPGH+DESIGNPGH Public Meetings

This is your first opportunity to meet the ARTPGH + DESIGNPGH Team in person.  Learn about and provide input into the planning process for the City of Pittsburgh’s first ever public art and urban design plans.
At these meetings we’ll ask residents to provide input about the design and function of their neighborhoods.  The team will discuss the general character, strengths, and weaknesses of our neighborhoods--from this we can start to craft policies to enhance our built environment.  We’ll also present info about the ARTPGH + DESIGNPGH plans, including the process, goals, and projected outcomes of this exciting process.
We need to hear from you, the residents, about what makes your neighborhood special.  In order to translate that special character into real policies that will help to preserve and enhance our neighborhoods, we need you to participate!
No prior knowledge of art or design is necessary!

When & Where

We've got six meetings located strategically throughout the City, allowing residents to participate near where they live or work.  There will be two meetings per evening throughout the city. These meetings will cover the specific regions in which they take place, but all are welcome at each.
Tuesday, November 13th
6 pm to 8 pm

• Brookline Carnegie Library
  708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
  Public Transportation: Bus 39 and 41, Blue Line (T)
• The Kaufmann Center @ The Hill House
  1825 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  Public Transportation: Bus 81, 82, and 83

Wednesday, November 14th
6 pm to 8 pm

• The Brashear Association
  2005 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
  Public Transportation: Bus: 48, 51, 54, 75, 81 and 83
• Schenley Ice Rink
  1 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Thursday, November 15th
6 pm to 8 pm

• The Kingsley Association
  6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  Public Transportation: Bus: 74, 77, 82, 86, and 89
• The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
  10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  Public Transportation: Bus: 1, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 2, 4, 54, 6, 7, and 8

The full schedule can be found both at the PLANPGH Outreach page and the PLANPGH Facebook Events page.

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Meeting RSVP

RSVP is suggested, but not required.  We kindly ask that you please RSVP to the meeting you plan on attending using one of three methods:

• RSVP on our Facebook page
• Use the RSVP form on the PLANPGH website
• Contact Morton Brown, Public Art Manager, at 412-255-8996 or morton.brown@pittsburghpa.gov

The next round of public meetings will occur in March 2013, when the public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the work completed to that date. There will be ongoing opportunities and subsequent public meetings for the public to become involved with ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH over the next 12 months. Please visit www.planpgh.com to sign up for email updates related to ARTPGH, DESIGNPGH, and other components of PLANPGH.

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About ARTPGH & DESIGNPGH

Conducted by the Department of City Planning and its consultants, initial public community meetings will engage residents to provide input about the design and function of their neighborhoods.  Information will also be presented about the ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH plans, including the process, goals and outcomes of this endeavor.
ARTPGH will create a strategy for the City to engage local, regional and national artists, facilitate care for its extensive art collection, and involve artists in public space, facility and infrastructure design. DESIGNPGH will examine existing types of urban design and devise a plan with set guidelines that will inform future developers about the quality and character of design that is expected and feasible in our neighborhoods. The lead consultant for ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH is Urban Design Associates (UDA), headquartered in Pittsburgh, who are working with City staff to conduct the planning process and public interaction of these two plans. In addition, Barbara Goldstein will be the lead sub-consultant on the ARTPGH process and Jon Rubin will lead the public outreach process for both plans.

PLANPGH is a Comprehensive Plan that is created through a process that allows residents to voice their opinions and make suggestions about how the City can grow smartly over the next 25 years. It will guide elected officials, City staff, and stakeholders in making Pittsburgh an even better place to live, work, and play.