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SUMMARY:Engineering Sustainability 2017 Conference: Innovation and the Triple Bottom Line
DESCRIPTION:GTECHer\, Kate\, will be participating in the poster session Monday evening at the Engineering Sustainability Conference in Downtown Pittsburgh. \n \nKate will present on ‘Sustainable Return on Investment in the Greater Pittsburgh Region’. The poster outlines the process used to calculate a Sustainable Return on Investment (SuROI) to measure the social\, economic\, and environmental impacts of the McKeesport Ambassador Program. Check out the full SuROI report here!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/engineering-sustainability-2017-conference-innovation-triple-bottom-line/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170330T170229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T170229Z
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SUMMARY:Soil testing: Why and how?
DESCRIPTION:Learn the realities of soil contamination and how to manage the risk. Get hands on with demos of soil sampling. Leave prepared to test your garden’s soil at home.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/soil-testing-why-and-how/
LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170408T133000
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SUMMARY:Free Soil Lead Testing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny County Conservation District and partners on April 8th to learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem. Bring a properly collected\, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and we will screen it for lead or other heavy metals — free of charge!! Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/free-soil-lead-testing/
LOCATION:Central Baptist Church\, Parking lot at corner of Kirkpatrick St & Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170322T204544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T204544Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting - NORTH
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. We will be hosting five meetings around the city to gather feedback about the policies and to listen to any concerns you may have. Our engagement team will be facilitating listening sessions\, and members of the PLB Board will be available to hear your comments. The input from these meetings will be collected and provided back to the PLB Board for consideration when they finalize the inaugural policies and procedures. \nWe have selected venues throughout the city for your convenience as follows: West\, South\, East\, Central\, and North. We will provide childcare at two of these meetings (March 25th and April 4th)\, and one of them will be on a Saturday to provide for added flexibility. In order to utilize the childcare service\, we request that you RSVP at least five days prior to the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided at all of the meetings. \nNORTH: Tuesday\, April 4th from 6:30 to 8 PM at the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 84\,\n841 California Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212.\nChildcare will provided for ages 2 and up. Please RSVP for childcare by Wednesday\, March 29th.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-land-bank-public-meeting-north/
LOCATION:National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 84\, 841 California Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170324T150637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T150637Z
UID:17832-1491242400-1491249600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Community EngageMINT: Fresh Connections with involveMINT
DESCRIPTION:InvolveMINT IS LAUNCHING ITS APP! As part of Pittsburgh’s Inclusive Innovation Week\, learn how technological pioneers are working to make Pittsburgh more inclusive and participatory through the city’s first digital currency. \nHOW: Come to the showcase! Connect with nonprofits\, see what local businesses have to offer\, and be the first to use involveMINT: a new mobile digital currency application. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-engagemint-fresh-connections-with-involvemint-tickets-32638911864 \nDESCRIPTION: Within our 21st century economy\, innovation and disruption are happening lightning fast. Many of our communities find themselves lagging behind\, or unable to keep up with this dynamism. As traditional social structures\, funding sources\, and governmental safety nets are challenged or dismantled\, communities and the stakeholders within them all face unprecedented challenges. \nLocally\, Pittsburgh has gained high number of socially conscious businesses and organizations to tackle these challenges. However\, these organizations have previously lacked a means of connecting to the resources that they need most. What would happen if we could activate the local economy that exists in each neighborhood to help? The first step is to realize that we have all we need to thrive\, it is just a matter of connecting resources with those who need it most! \nJoin us to experience how involveMINT is activating these resources and encouraging cross sector collaboration in an exciting new way!
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/involvemint/
LOCATION:Repair the World\, 6022 Broad Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170408
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170322T205954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T210157Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Inclusive Innovation Week
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh has positioned itself to become a city of inclusive innovation by providing equal access to products and services through new technology\, ideas\, personnel and inventions. \n\nInclusive Innovation Event Schedule. \n\n\nInclusive Innovation Week is a city-wide opportunity to participate in and engage with innovation in the City of Pittsburgh.  The dates for Innovation Week 2017 are March 31-April 7. \nLearn more about Pittsburgh’s Road Map to Inclusive Innovation.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/2017-inclusive-innovation-week/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170322T204255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T204740Z
UID:17817-1490639400-1490644800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting - EAST
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. We will be hosting five meetings around the city to gather feedback about the policies and to listen to any concerns you may have. Our engagement team will be facilitating listening sessions\, and members of the PLB Board will be available to hear your comments. The input from these meetings will be collected and provided back to the PLB Board for consideration when they finalize the inaugural policies and procedures. \nWe have selected venues throughout the city for your convenience as follows: West\, South\, East\, Central\, and North. We will provide childcare at two of these meetings (March 25th and April 4th)\, and one of them will be on a Saturday to provide for added flexibility. In order to utilize the childcare service\, we request that you RSVP at least five days prior to the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided at all of the meetings. \nEAST: Monday\, March 27th from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Kingsley Association\,\n6435 Frankstown Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-land-bank-public-meeting-east/
LOCATION:Kingsley Association\, 6435 Frankstown Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170322T203902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T204645Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting - CENTRAL
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. We will be hosting five meetings around the city to gather feedback about the policies and to listen to any concerns you may have. Our engagement team will be facilitating listening sessions\, and members of the PLB Board will be available to hear your comments. The input from these meetings will be collected and provided back to the PLB Board for consideration when they finalize the inaugural policies and procedures. \nWe have selected venues throughout the city for your convenience as follows: West\, South\, East\, Central\, and North. We will provide childcare at two of these meetings (March 25th and April 4th)\, and one of them will be on a Saturday to provide for added flexibility. In order to utilize the childcare service\, we request that you RSVP at least five days prior to the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided at all of the meetings. \nCENTRAL: Saturday\, March 25th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM at Jeron X. Grayson Community Center\,\n1852 Enoch Street. Pittsburgh\, PA 15219\nChildcare will provided for ages 2 and up. Please RSVP for childcare by Thursday\, March 23rd.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/pittsburgh-land-bank-public-meeting-central/
LOCATION:Jeron X. Grayson Community Center\, 1852 Enoch Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170325
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170320T150313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T150313Z
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SUMMARY:Westmoreland County Conservation District Engineer's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, repeated over a two day period\, features the latest topics in natural resource management.  Topics featured this year include: watershed modeling\, green infrastructure design\, monitoring best management practices\, programmatic updates\, and more. \nGTECH Project Manager Sarah Koenig will be presenting in partnership with Lisa Brown\, Director of Environmental Initiatives and Projects / Saw Mill Run Watershed Coordinator for Economic Development South. The presentation is titled “Using citizen engagement and stakeholder input to inform a data driven methodology for revitalizing an urban watershed.” Sarah will present on the Route 51 Green Blvd Property Acquisition Planning Study. \nThe full agenda can be accessed here.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/westmoreland-county-conservation-district-engineers-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Vincent College
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170322T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170313T161454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T161454Z
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SUMMARY:Data Drinks
DESCRIPTION:If you like analyzing\, coding\, mapping\, visualizing\, or forecasting data\, come out to the next Data Drinks on Wednesday March 22nd. This event will be held at Seviche from 5-7:30\, featuring $5 margaritas and mojitos\, $4 wine\, $3 beers and $5 tapas until 6:30. Help Data Drinks organizers collect data about Data Drinks by filling out a brief survey.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/data-drinks/
LOCATION:Seviche\, 930 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Fun,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170302T144847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170302T144847Z
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SUMMARY:Green Schools Conference
DESCRIPTION:GTECHER Ian Brown will be presenting at the Green Schools Conference and Expo in Atlanta\, GA. He will be presenting with Kristen Golomb\, Director of Innovation at Propel Schools on our Green Playces Initiative. \nIan will be presenting Tuesday\, March 21st: \nSession Title and details can be found below: \nPlacemaking: Kids Reclaiming their Environment through Community Design and the Arts. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/green-schools-conference/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170301T144214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T144654Z
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SUMMARY:Free Soil Lead Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny County Conservation District and partners on March 18 to learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem in Pittsburgh. Bring a properly collected\, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and it will be screened for lead and other heavy materials\, free of charge! Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. \n \nFor more information\, contact Jonathan Burgess (ACCD) at 412-291-8017. See Grow Pittsburgh’s page on soil sampling for instructions. \nCheck out the Free Soil Lead Screening flier (including a soil sample diagram) for all the information. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/free-soil-lead-screening/
LOCATION:Garden Resource Center\, 147 Putnam St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170317T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170113T210142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T162219Z
UID:17228-1489773600-1489773600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Mapping 101 with ArcGIS: Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Classes from March 23  – May 25\nLocation: GTECH Office    \nInstructed by Evaine K. Sing from GTECH\nA ten-week course to learn the basics of GIS technologies (Geographic Information Systems)\, with a focus on the industry-standard ArcGIS platform by ESRI. Classes will be held every Thursday from March 23rd-May 25th from 6:00-8:00 PM. \nThe course will cover: \n\nIntroduction to GIS\nFinding\, Downloading\, Cleaning Data\nFile Geodatabases\nGIS Outputs\nMap Design\nSpatial Data\nGeoprocessing\nSpatial Analysis\n\nWe will utilize lecture\, hands on tutorials in the program\, readings and application with a Community Project and Partner. \nFrequently Asked Questions:\nWhat you need:\n– All students are required to purchase the book/software package: “GIS Tutorial 1\, 10.3 Edition” by Kurland and Gorr. Be sure to purchase a NEW book\, as it comes with a 6-month trial of the software you will need for the course. Alternatively\, if you would like to purchase a personal copy of the software\, ESRI offers a personal license for $100/year though the text will still be required. \nWhat to bring to class:\n– All students should plan to provide their own Laptop and ArcGIS software for the course.This software only working in the Windows Operating System\, if you have a Mac\, you can run a Windows virtual machine through your Mac or try and borrow a PC \nIf I don’t own a laptop\, can I borrow one?\n– There are 3 desktops on location (with ArcGIS installed) for students who cannot provide their own computer but this means you will only be able to work during the class hours. \nIf you are interested in a flexible payment schedule or need to pay in installments\, just let us know and we can make arrangements. Email a.archer@gtechstrategies.org
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/mapping-101/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
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:20170309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170222T181725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170222T181844Z
UID:17608-1489082400-1489095000@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Resources Council and Allegheny Cleanways at the 3rd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival!  \nThis film festival works to combine quality and powerful filmmaking with current environmental issues to inspire citizens to protect their environment and to take action for our local and global communities. Festival-goers can expect to see beautiful award-winning films about environmental issues from around the world\, excellent raffle prizes\, zero waste beer\, and the opportunity to connect with local initiatives to protect Pittsburgh! \nPlease join us on Thursday\, March 9th from 6PM – 9:30PM at Chatham University’s Eddy Theater for an evening of education\, entertainment\, and inspiration. Tickets and more information are available at www.prc.org/filmfestival2017/. \nJoin the Pennsylvania Resources Council and Allegheny Cleanways at the 3rd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Discounted early bird tickets are available until February 10! Get your tickets now and save! \nThe Wild This film festival works to combine quality and powerful filmmaking with current environmental issues to inspire citizens to protect their environment and to take action for our local and global communities. Festival-goers can expect to see beautiful award-winning films about environmental issues from around the world\, excellent raffle prizes\, zero waste beer\, and the opportunity to connect with local initiatives to protect Pittsburgh! \nPlease join us on Thursday\, March 9th from 6PM – 9:30PM at Chatham University’s Eddy Theater for an evening of education\, entertainment\, and inspiration. Tickets and more information are available at www.prc.org/filmfestival2017/.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/wild-scenic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Chatham University’s Eddy Theater\, Woodland Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170309T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170301T143454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T143454Z
UID:17666-1489069800-1489075200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Regional Data Center Property Data User Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center is hosting an open conversation about property and housing data. This is one in a series of “Data User Group” conversations organized by the WPRDC. User groups are open meetings designed to build community among data users\, identify data publishing priorities\, and allow participants to share expertise and build collaboration around the use of data. If you use property or housing data\, or are interested in using it\, please join us.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/property-data-user-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Knoxville Carnegie Library\, 400 Brownsville Rd \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170311
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170302T193331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170302T193436Z
UID:17696-1489017600-1489190399@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:2017 National Environmental Justice Conference & Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Evaine\, James\, Sarah and Kate will be presenting at the National Environmental Justice Conference in Washington D.C. to a national audience.  Evaine and Kate will present “ReClaim McKeesport: Environmental Justice Through Capacity Building. A Success Story” and James and Sarah will be presenting on the Northside Connections  Urban Trail System\, “Connecting Communities and Discovering Hidden Gems: Maximizing Resident Engagement in the Creation of an Urban Trail System”. The conference will bring together leaders from various sectors to exchange ideas and approaches to achieving environmental justice– check out this page to learn more about the conference. \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/nejc-conference/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
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:20170215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170125T195702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T195702Z
UID:17307-1487147400-1487152800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:p4 Performance Measures: In Depth on Valuing People\, Planet\, Place\, and Performance
DESCRIPTION:“We are poised for growth but cannot succeed unless we have a place for everyone. That’s one of the reasons why we created the p4 initiative – to ensure that this new growth benefits people\, enhances a sense of place\, contributes to a healthier planet\, and achieves the highest levels of financial and social performance.” – Mayor Bill Peduto \nExperience\nSurely you’ve heard about p4 by now – the city’s new framework for creating a sustainable\, innovative\, and inclusive model for development and design which focuses on People\, Place\, Planet\, and Performance. Launched in 2015 by the Mayor’s Office and the Heinz Endowments\, p4 is meant to build on our city’s strengths and opportunities while ensuring inclusive and thoughtful decision-making around future growth and development. Layered with values like sustainability and equitable development\, the p4 framework will play a pivotal role in ensuring that everyone in our city can benefit from its future growth. \nBut how can we be sure that a model like p4 will work? Enter the p4 Performance Measures Project. Over 100 people from all corners and sectors of the city engaged in a year-long\, collaborative process to create a quantifiable system of metrics for informing and improving decision-making on public investments in development projects. Their work resulted in 12 priority focus areas for improvement – the 12 Performance Measures. Each Measure contains a set of metrics that together\, provide a comprehensive evaluation tool for the consistent assessment of real estate development projects in the city of Pittsburgh to advance sustainable and equitable development practices. These Measures reflect a first step toward transformational change in how we plan and develop for the benefit of all. Implementation will require changes in policy\, behavior\, and practice that occurs over time. \nAt this breakfast briefing\, Rebecca Flora – GBA’s founding executive director and current p4 Performance Measures Project team leader – will share insights into the process of developing these Measures\, along with expectations and next steps for the city’s development. We’ll also take a deeper look at some of the Measures\, including Energy\, Connect\, Rainwater\, Air\, Innovation\, Opportunity\, and Design. \n Agenda\n8:15 – 8:30 – Arrive\, register\, grab breakfast\n8:30 – 9:30 – Presentation\n9:30 – 10:00 – Questions and Discussion \n\n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/p4-performance-measures-depth-valuing-people-planet-place-performance/
LOCATION:Green Building Alliance\, 33 Terminal Way\, Suite 331 \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170120T154343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T200834Z
UID:17265-1486663200-1486670400@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Woods Run Green First Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED. \nJoin PWSA and residents of Marshall-Shadeland\, Perry Hilltop\, Observatory Hill\, and Brighton Heights at the Woods Run Community Meeting to discuss green solutions to stormwater challenges. \n\nGTECH is working with PWSA\, residents of the 4 affected neighborhoods\, Brightwood Civic Group\, the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation\, Observatory Hill Inc\, and Perry Hilltop Citizens Council to collect information on community preferences for green infrastructure and identify what other greenspace-related needs are community priorities. To learn more about that project\, visit https://groundedpgh.org/projects/gsi/
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/woods-run-green-first-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Morrow Primary School Auditorium\, 1611 Davis Avenue\, Brighton Heights\, Pittsburgh\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170125T194840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T200144Z
UID:17303-1486661400-1486666800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Inspirational Stories about Creating a Sustainable\, Vibrant\, Healthy\, and Just Region
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is our way of expressing the soul of our community to one another. Stories expose our beliefs\, emotions\, and vulnerabilities that can resonate with people in ways that facts and statistics can’t. Stories foster empathy\, remind us of what it means to be human\, and challenge us to be the change we seek. \nJoin us for our second annual Storytelling Inspire Speakers Series event to hear stories from citizens who are working to create sustainable\, vibrant\, healthy\, and just places for us all to live\, work\, learn\, and play. \nRegister now. \n  \n 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Ave. \, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inspired Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170120T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170120T143516Z
UID:17263-1486125000-1486128600@groundedpgh.org
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:20170201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170127T190114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T190538Z
UID:17329-1485968400-1485975600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Wilkinsburg Train Station Restoration Project\, Salvatore's Fundraiser Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Starting February 1\, Salvatore’s Pizza House will be hosting a month-long fundraiser to support the Wilkinsburg Train Station Restoration Project. \nSalvatore’s is donating a portion of all sales from the Locomotive — a signature cocktail created just for the project — and any 16 oz craft draft beer. \nHelp them kick-off the fundraiser at happy hour! \nLearn more. 
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/wilkinsburg-train-station-restoration/
LOCATION:Salvatore’s Pizza House\, 612 Penn Ave.\, Wilkinsburg\, PA\, 15221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20161216T192952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161216T192952Z
UID:17138-1485453600-1485460800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Urban Ecostewards Winter Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Urban Ecostewards provides training for citizens who commit to becoming long term stewards of greenspace throughout Pittsburgh. Join the Urban Ecostewards for their Winter Gathering at Wigle Whiskey. Learn about this great volunteer opportunity\, celebrate all that was accomplished in 2016\, learn what’s happening in the year ahead\, and support the program – Wigle will donate 12% of sales to supporting Urban EcoStewards. \nFor more information and to register for this free event\, click here.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/urban-ecostewards-winter-gathering/
LOCATION:Wigle Whiskey Distillery\, 2401 Smallman Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Fun,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170117T145815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T145815Z
UID:17237-1485369000-1485372600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Data Gathering\, Cleaning\, and Visualization: Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow community members who are interested in using data for journalism or advocacy in a four-week facilitated learning session. We will use online courses offered through Advocacy Assembly to explore data gathering\, data cleaning\, and data visualization. \nLearning Circles are a way for people to come together to take top online courses in an environment that allows you to ask questions and discuss with fellow learners. Participants come together to watch web-based video tutorials\, and then are led by a facilitator in discussion and activities. Learning Circles combine the best of online and in-person learning. \nSpace is very limited. Please register a week in advance so that the course facilitator can contact you.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/data-gathering-cleaning-visualization-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Main) Oakland\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170117T144933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T144933Z
UID:17234-1484913600-1484919000@groundedpgh.org
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/Halifax:20170119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170117T152645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T152707Z
UID:17252-1484814600-1484821800@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Steel City Codefest Presents: Is There An App For That? Downtown Pittsburgh Edition
DESCRIPTION:Making Pittsburgh a healthier\, safer\, more connected\, artistic and equitable place for all is hard work. \nIf you are a nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program with a challenge\, Steel City Codefest’s panel of experts are here to help! Join for a free evening of problem-solving and networking. \nHow it works: \nYou bring the challenges that your nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program faces and our panel of local technology experts will provide answers and recommendations for free or low-cost technological solutions you can adapt to solve your presented problem. If you can stump our panel\, we will invite you to submit your challenge and participate in the 2017 Steel City Codefest happening the week of March 31.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/steel-city-codefest-downtown/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business\, 612 Smithfield Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170117T152137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T152951Z
UID:17249-1484762400-1484769600@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Steel City Codefest Presents: Is There An App For That? Northside Edition
DESCRIPTION:Making Pittsburgh a healthier\, safer\, more connected\, artistic and equitable place for all is hard work. \nIf you are a nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program with a challenge\, Steel City Codefest’s panel of experts are here to help! Join for a free evening of problem-solving and networking. \nHow it works: \nYou bring the challenges that your nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program faces and our panel of local technology experts will provide answers and recommendations for free or low-cost technological solutions you can adapt to solve your presented problem. If you can stump our panel\, we will invite you to submit your challenge and participate in the 2017 Steel City Codefest happening the week of March 31.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/steel-city-codefest-northside/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny\, 1230 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20170117T151354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T152858Z
UID:17243-1484676000-1484683200@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:Steel City Codefest Presents: Is There An App For That? Hill District Edition
DESCRIPTION:Making Pittsburgh a healthier\, safer\, more connected\, artistic and equitable place for all is hard work. \nIf you are a nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program with a challenge\, Steel City Codefest’s panel of experts are here to help! Join for a free evening of problem-solving and networking. \nHow it works: \nYou bring the challenges that face your nonprofit\, government agency\, or social good program and our panel of local technology experts will provide answers and recommendations for free or low-cost technological solutions you can adapt to solve your presented problem. If you can stump our panel\, we will invite you to submit your challenge and participate in the 2017 Steel City Codefest happening the week of March 31.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/steel-city-codefest-hill-district/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District\, 2177 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161228
DTSTAMP:20260426T000247
CREATED:20161031T201950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T171652Z
UID:16708-1482105600-1482883199@groundedpgh.org
SUMMARY:GTECH Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The GTECH office will be closed from 12/19/2016 to 12/27/2016.
URL:https://groundedpgh.org/event/gtech-office-closed-4/
LOCATION:PA
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