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SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-3/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-2/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
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SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle-4/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170628T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
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SUMMARY:Property Data Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Data about properties is incredibly valuable in developing neighborhood plans and redevelopment strategies. Data at the property level has also been used to target interventions and investments within a neighborhood. To build the capacity of neighborhood stakeholders\, The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are collaborating to offer a learning circle to provide hands-on training and support to people that want to use property data to understand more about their communities. We’ll be using Alan Mallach’s “Neighborhoods by Numbers\, an Introduction to Finding and Using Small Area Data” as a companion guide to the course. \nBy participating in the four-session learning circle\, participants will learn how to: \n\nOrganize and conduct neighborhood property surveys\nCreate tables and charts based on neighborhood statistics\nMake sharable\, interactive property maps using open data\nTie data to neighborhood redevelopment strategies and actions\nTell stories about their neighborhood\n\nThere are no prerequisites to the course\, but it will be helpful to know how to perform basic tasks in a spreadsheet\, including sorting a table based on the values in a column\, and adding new columns to a spreadsheet. It helps to have access to a laptop for two of the four classes\, and a limited number of computers will be available if you don’t have one. \nAll classes will be held at the Hazelwood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: \n\nWednesday June 28th from 2-4 pm: Conducting neighborhood property data surveys\nWednesday July 12th from 2-4 pm: Creating neighborhood statistics from property data\nWednesday July 26th from 2-4 pm: An Introduction to geographic information from the Data 101 series\nWednesday August 9th from 2-4 pm: Making online property maps in Carto.\n\n* Optional work sessions may be held between classes based on need. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to learn through lectures and tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of self-directed and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register and the course facilitator will contact you with additional information\, including reading assignments and details on what to bring to the first class.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood\, 5006 Second Avenue\, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T143517Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Moving from your Logic Model to an Outcome Measurement Plan: \nThis class will address how to turn your logic model into an outcome measurement plan.  Outcome Measurement is a process for demonstrating a nonprofit’s accountability and transparency that\, in addition to affecting programs and services\, can influence all major operations of the organization.  In this time of increased competition for grants\, it is more crucial than ever that nonprofits are able to clearly communicate their impact to their funders and stakeholders.  More importantly\, nonprofits owe it to themselves\, and those they serve\, to be able to analyze their programs and make improvements when necessary\, so that their desired outcomes will be met.  \nIn this workshop\, attendees will gain an understanding of the value of outcome measurements specifically for program managers.  They will become familiar with the outcome measurement process and learn how to implement an outcome measurement based approach to program evaluation.  Prior experience with logic models is recommended. \nThe speaker\, Martha Riecks\, is an independent consultant with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit field.  She specializes in providing services that allow small-to-medium nonprofits to clearly communicate the impact of their programs\, secure grant funds and measure their successes.  Ms. Riecks received a Master’s of Public Administration in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Registered Professional Fundraising Counsel with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations\, as well as a member of the American Evaluation Association. \nThis program is free!  However\, space is limited and registration is required by calling the Nonprofit Resource Center at (412) 622-6277.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/measuring-outcomes/
LOCATION:carnegie library of pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill\, 5801 Forbes Avenue \, Pittsburgh \, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20170301T145931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T150316Z
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SUMMARY:For the Sake of All: Translating Evidence into Action for Community Health
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems is proud to host Dr. Jason Q. Purnell for the third lecture in the Reed Smith LLP Spring 2017 Speaker Series. Dr. Purnell\, Assistant Professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis\, and principal investigator and project director of the For the Sake of All initiative\, a groundbreaking\, multidisciplinary project on the health and well-being of African Americans in St. Louis. \nNo RSVP required; lunch provided. Overflow room will be available during the event in Room CL 2101.  All lectures are recorded and uploaded to crsp.pitt.edu in the days following the lecture. \nContact Center Administrative Assistant Marita Johnson at maj135@pitt.edu or 412-624-7382 with any questions. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n———–\nRecipient of the Walentik Leadership in Health Award and named 2016 Person of the Year by the St. Louis American\, Dr. Purnell isa leading researcher on socioeconomic and sociocultural factors that influence health behaviors and outcomes. \nThe “For the Sake of All” project made waves with the revelation that\, in St. Louis\, less than 10 miles apart between Clayton and north St. Louis\, there is an 18 year gap in life expectancy at birth. \n“Those are not just statistics\, they are people’s lives that are being shortened because of differential access to resources that support healthy and productive lives . . . We know that poverty is not randomly distributed. Over a century of housing policy has gotten us to concentrated areas of poverty\, where we find more African American poverty concentrated into these tight pockets where poverty just accumulates\,” reports Purnell.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/sake-translating-evidence-action-community-health/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh\, Room 2017\, Cathedral of Learning\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20170127T150049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T150222Z
UID:17322-1488546000-1488553200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Practicing Map Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Everyday we interact with visualizations of space\, aka maps. How we interact with a map is determined by many factors. Who made it? What is it trying to convey? Where did the underlying data come from? We ask these and more questions\, often unconsciously\, as we decide whether a map contains the information we seek. This workshop will begin with a brief history of the map\, introduce the concept of map literacy and finish with participants interacting with a series of digital and paper maps using the information they obtained during the first part of the session. \nRegistration is required for this event.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/map-literacy/
LOCATION:Hillman Library\, Digital Scholarship Commons\, G-49 (3960 Forbes Ave)\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20170120T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170120T143516Z
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SUMMARY:Parcel Scale Green Infrastructure Siting and Cost Effectiveness Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Michael Blackhurst is currently a Research Development Manager at the University Center for Social & Urban Research at the University of Pittsburgh.  His research is robustly interdisciplinary\, drawing especially from engineering\, economics\, and statistics.  Dr. Blackhurst oversees applied and basic research and consulting projects in the education\, energy\, and environmental sectors. His record demonstrates strong leadership in developing robust\, data-driven decision-support resources for a wide array of stakeholders.  Current research and consulting domains include energy and water demand-side management for the buildings sector\, regional climate change mitigation and adaptation\, regional water resource planning\, and environmental life cycle assessment.  His work has been profiled in the New York Times and National Geographic.  Dr. Blackhurst has eight plus years of experience leading a diverse array of engineering consulting services for public sector clients. \nTo visit the project website\, please click here. \nRSVP\nPhone: 412-624-1019\nEmail SWPA@pitt.edu
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/parcel-scale-green-infrastructure/
LOCATION:3911 Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Pittsburgh's Center for Social and Urban Research":MAILTO:swpa@pitt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20170117T144933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T144933Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:UCSUR Brown Bag talk by Grant Ervin \nDeveloping “smart cities” is a hot topic in the area of urban development and municipal management\, but what is it?  City of Pittsburgh was selected in 2016 as a U.S. Department of Transportation finalist for the department’s Smart Cities Challenge. Representatives from the City of Pittsburgh will discuss highlights of the proposal\, lessons learned and opportunities for integration of smart city approaches to enhancing the sustainability and delivery of services within the City. \nRSVP\nPhone: 412-624-1019\nEmail SWPA@pitt.edu
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/smart-cities-sustainability/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 3911 Posvar Hall; 230 S. Bouquet St. \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Pittsburgh's Center for Social and Urban Research":MAILTO:swpa@pitt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20160205T162411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160205T162411Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Mornings: Saleem Ghubril
DESCRIPTION:Join CreativeMornings for a free breakfast lecture given by Saleem Ghubril\, Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise. \nSaleem Ghubril is a committed and passionate advocate for children and for the City of Pittsburgh. An ordained Presbyterian minister\, he has devoted his life to serving the people of his community through outreach and education programs. In 1985\, Saleem founded The Pittsburgh Project\, a community development organization that annually provides free home renovations to hundreds of vulnerable seniors\, and mentors\, educates\, and deploys thousands of volunteer youth in meaningful community service initiatives. Saleem led The Pittsburgh Project until 2008\, when he assumed the leadership of The Pittsburgh Promise. The Pittsburgh Promise is a regional economic and workforce development entity that focuses on transforming the quality of education and life in the City of Pittsburgh\, and making higher education a reality for all of Pittsburgh’s urban youth. He is currently the volunteer pastor of the Mosaic Community Church in Pittsburgh. He also serves on the boards of The Buhl Foundation\, Vibrant Pittsburgh\, and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/creative-mornings-saleem-ghubril/
LOCATION:Repair the World\, 6022 Broad Street\, Pittsburgh\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20160118T144344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T144344Z
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SUMMARY:Terrance Hayes CreativeMornings Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join CreativeMornings for a free breakfast lecture given by Professor Terrance Hayes of the University of Pittsburgh. \nTerrance Hayes was born in Columbia\, South Carolina in 1971\, and educated at Coker College where he studied painting and English and was an Academic All-American on the men’s basketball team. After receiving his MFA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997\, he taught in southern Japan\, Columbus\, Ohio\, and New Orleans\, Louisiana. Hayes returned to Pittsburgh in 2001 and taught for twelve years at Carnegie Mellon University. He joined the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh as a full professor of English in the fall of 2013. Hayes is a 2014 MacArthur Fellow. His most recent poetry collection is How To Be Drawn\, (Penguin in 2015). His previous collection\, Lighthead (Penguin 2010)\, was winner of the 2010 National Book Award and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and Hurston-Wright award. Hayes’ other honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship\, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship\, and a profile in The New York Times Magazine. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/terrance-hayes-creativemornings-talk/
LOCATION:Kelly Strayhorn Theater\, 5941 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20150318T011521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T011521Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Speaker Series with Charles Montgomery and Chris Koch
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Speakers Series is a monthly lecture circuit featuring nationally renowned experts in various fields of sustainability\, as well as local specialists who can share experiences of promoting environmental quality\, social equity\, and economic vitality in Western Pennsylvania. The theme for our 2014-2015 Inspire Speakers Series is: Creating the Most Livable Places for All.  This means healthy and regenerative buildings\, schools\, neighborhoods\, and cities; thriving communities and economies; socially just places to live; and so much more.\nEach lecture is hosted from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Hill House’s Kaufmann Center.  Networking\, food\, and drinks begin at 5:00 p.m. and the lectures begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.\nMay 14th with Charles Montgomery and Chris Koch\n \nCharles Montgomery\nCharles Montgomery is an author\, community organizer\, and social experimenter who blends urban design and psychology to explore how changes to city planning can improve the well-being of people in high-density living while decreasing the effects of human activity on the environment. Montgomery’s latest book\, Happy City\, takes a look at happy people around the work who transformed grim urban settings into cheerful spaces. Join us at this lecture and gain some insight into how our region can be happier\, healthier\, and more livable for everyone. \n  \n \nChris Koch\nChris Koch is CEO of the Design Center\, an organization dedicated to design\, urban planning and public policy resulting in more livable\, equitable and sustainable communities in the Pittsburgh region. Koch\, who also co-founded the social enterprise GTECH Strategies in 2006\, has provided expertise on urban blight reduction strategies and social entrepreneurship to organizations such as the Brookings Institute\, Princeton University\, and has been honored at the White House as an emerging leader in the field of social innovation. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speaker-series-with-charles-montgomery-and-chris-koch/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Hill House’s Kaufmann Center.\, 1825 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20150317T170408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150317T170408Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Speaker Series with Mike Slaby\, Debra Lam and Andrew Butcher
DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Speakers Series is a monthly lecture circuit featuring nationally renowned experts in various fields of sustainability\, as well as local specialists who can share experiences of promoting environmental quality\, social equity\, and economic vitality in Western Pennsylvania.  The theme for our 2014-2015 Inspire Speakers Series is: Creating the Most Livable Places for All.  This means healthy and regenerative buildings\, schools\, neighborhoods\, and cities; thriving communities and economies; socially just places to live; and so much more. \n\nEach lecture is hosted from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Hill House’s Kaufmann Center.  Networking\, food\, and drinks begin at 5:00 p.m. and the lectures begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.\nApril 9th with  Michael Slaby\, Debra Lam\, and Andrew Butcher \nAs we strive to create the most livable places for all\, how do we go about engaging our communities? How do we understand differing needs and ensure that our process is open and inclusive? Join us to hear perspectives from Michael Slaby\, Debra Lam\, and Andrew Butcher about how we can all reimagine engagement.\nMichael Slaby\nMichael Slaby helped lead President Barack Obama through successful election campaigns in both 2008 and 2012 by leveraging the Internet and social media to reach\, engage\, and mobilize citizens in ways that had never been seen before. His talent for deepening engagement via technology to help solve the world’s greatest challenges can be seen through his work with the United Nations and U.S. State Department\, and buzz-worthy campaigns such as F*ck Cancer\, Bright Pink\, I Am That Girl\, Livestrong\, Citizen Effect\, and Jumo. \nDebra Lam\nAs chief innovation and performance officer for the City of Pittsburgh\, Debra Lam oversees all technology\, sustainability\, performance\, and innovation functions of city government. A Pittsburgh native who has lived and worked in New York\, China\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, and the United Kingdom\, Debra has returned to her hometown and is excited to help transform Pittsburgh into an innovative\, world-class city. \nAndrew Butcher\nAndrew Butcher is our guest emcee for this lecture and will lend his insight and expertise to guide us through an evening of inspiring conversation. As co-founder and CEO ofGTECH Strategies – Growth Through Energy and Community Health -Andrew is recognized both locally and nationally as a leader in the field of social innovation. Since founding GTECH in 2007\, he has presented at the Brookings Institute\, National Vacant Properties Conference\, and Conference on World Affairs\, and has been honored at the White House. \nLearn More and Register \n\n  \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speaker-series-with-mike-slaby-and-debra-lam/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Hill House’s Kaufmann Center.\, 1825 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150312T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
CREATED:20150217T163429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150217T163429Z
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SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Will Allen\, Stephen Ritz\, and Jennifer Flanagan
DESCRIPTION:Food=Community. By investing in healthy\, fresh and local food\, we can\, Create Jobs\, Improve Public Health\, Connect Communities\, Teach Useful Skills & Reduce Food Waste. Food connects all of us and is central to some of our region’s most pressing issues. Join us to learn how an urban farmer\, a social entrepreneur\, and a teacher are using food as a key to creating more livable places for all.\n[bctt tweet=”Join me for the next #InspireSpeakerSeries w/ @GreenBXMachine\, @CKichtenPGH & @GrowingPower-https://groundedpgh.org/?p=5781″]
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-presents-will-allen-stephen-ritz-jennifer-flanagan/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Hill House’s Kaufmann Center.\, 1825 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series,Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150227T100000
DTSTAMP:20260510T053431
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SUMMARY:Creative Mornings Pittsburgh: Climate
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Butcher\, CEO of GTECH Strategies\, will be presenting at this month’s Creative Mornings Pittsburgh on the topic of Climate. \nEvent is free of charge. Space is limited. Register on the Creative Mornings website.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/creative-mornings-pittsburgh-climate/
LOCATION:Tech Shop Pittsburgh\,  192 Bakery Square Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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