I recieved this email due to work-related reasons, but thought that it might be of interest to the HP neighborhood list as well. Best, Martha Riecks ________________________________ From: Nordquist, Emily [mailto:Emily.Nordquist@eastliberty.org] Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 4:37 PM To: Nordquist, Emily Subject: Community Meeting September 18, Task Forces to Take Action! Pittsburgh is taking notice of East Liberty and its recent developments, and this is not happening by chance. Please help us keep the momentum going and pass the word on! On Tuesday September 18 from 6 to 8 pm, East Liberty will hold its second Community Meeting of the summer at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. East Liberty began its discussion of an updated Community Plan in late 2003 and early 2004 with the formation of Task Forces focused on key neighborhood issues. This past June, the community reconvened to begin action planning. This community meeting will lay the framework for up-coming developments by reinvigorating the community Task Forces. We need the your support to make these Task Forces the diverse, powerful representations of East Liberty that are necessary for this new plan to be a success. These Task Forces will address eight areas that have been highlighted by community stakeholders for their importance to the continued progress of East Liberty. The Task Forces to be convened are: - Safe Neighborhoods – The members of this team will explore realistic, sustainable approaches to East Liberty's issues with drugs, violence and crime. - Workforce – This team will work to ensure that the residents of the neighborhood will benefit from the up-and-coming economic and business developments through local, quality employment. - Youth Engagement – This Task Force will explore and highlight positive scholastic and extra-curricular options for our youth. - Healthy Community Members – This group will strategize ways to help the community to learn about, understand and embrace the importance of healthy, constructive lifestyles and habits. - Housing – This team will find ways to ensure that existing and planned housing provide a high quality of life for everyone in the neighborhood. - Parks and Recreation – This Task Force will explore strategies to ensure that East Liberty will have clean, healthy and green places for all ages to enjoy. - Commercial Core Planning – This Task Force will underscore the importance of approaching current and future commercial development in a thoughtful, strategic manner to ensure the best outcome for those who live, work and play in East Liberty. - Small Business – This team will investigate strategies to support the growth and vitality of small businesses which are integral to preserving the culture of East Liberty. East Liberty is rapidly changing and it is the community's responsibility to shape the neighborhood's future. All community members and stakeholders are invited to attend. Enclosed is a copy of the meeting flier, please pass on the word. For more information about the Community Meeting or Task Forces or to get involved, contact Emily Nordquist at 412.361.8061 or emily.nordquist@eastliberty.org. Emily Nordquist Community Outreach Manager East Liberty Development, Inc. 412.361.8061 ext. 19