10 Reasons Why Pittsburgh Beer Lovers Should Go To Wet Hoptober Posted on October 2, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Here are 10 good reasons to attend Wet Hoptober Fest as told through memes. This original post appeared on beer-centric blog, Penny, Pints, Pittsburgh and is reposted with permission. 1. The hops were grown on a vacant lot in Garfield that GTECH turned into a hop oasis… Photo Credits- http://drafthouse.com/movies/the_sound_of_music_mothers_day_brunch_feast/austin 2. The wet hops were lovingly picked by real Pittsburghers’ hands… Photo Credits- www.eastendbrewing.com 3. East End Brewing Co. is supplying the beer…enough said there Photo Credits- http://frabz.com/2psi 4. Scott Smith and…Read More
5 Reasons We Are Working in McKeesport Posted on September 5, 2014 by wpengine ReClaiming Vacant Lots in McKeesport: 5 Reasons Why We are There. This fall, 10 McKeesport residents have the opportunity to clean and green vacant lots in their neighborhood. This is GTECH Strategies’ first vacant land Ambassador program outside of the City of Pittsburgh. In honor of that, James Snow, the project manager for ReClaim McKeesport, gives you his top five reasons why we chose to work with the City of Mckeesport to create new community green spaces. 1. The…Read More
Community Lens: Being an Ambassador Posted on August 28, 2014 by Grounded Strategies What it is like being a ReEnergize Ambassador Community Lens is a blog series that invites past GTECH partners to share their own experience work with us. This week former ReEnergize Ambassador, Ellie Gordon, shares with you what it was like being an Ambassador. I was at the Kingsley Center attending a community meeting about environmental and community initiatives when I heard a presentation about ReEnergize Pittsburgh by Zaheen, the awesome Program Coordinator at GTECH Strategies. As an ardent environmentalist…Read More
Two Wheels Lots of Greens – A Success! Posted on August 26, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Thank You, You Keep Us Rolling Thank you to everyone who rode their bikes or attended our pop-up community party in Larimer for Two Wheels Lots of Green. Help us make the event even better next year and take our survey. The Results With your help we raised over $3600 for our vacant land projects. We couldn't have done it without you! The Photos Check out all of these good looking bike riders and event attendees. Photos by East…Read More
On Air with McKeesport-based Tube City Online Posted on August 25, 2014 by Grounded Strategies James Snow, GTECH project manager, and A.J. Tedesco, Director of Community Development for McKeesport, spoke on-air with Jason Togyer of Tube City Online's new program, "Two Rivers, 30 Minutes" about our upcoming launch of the ReClaim McKeesport Ambassador Program. This is the first GTECH program focused on vacant land outside the City of Pittsburgh, illustrating that this is an issue in other parts of Allegheny County. James talked about how GTECH uses vacant lots to bring a community together. The ultimate goal of…Read More
Get to Know…Rhonda Sears Posted on August 22, 2014 by Grounded Strategies An Interview with a ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador, Rhonda Sears [one_third padding="5px 10px 5px 5px"][/one_third] Rhonda Sears is an active member of her community in Homewood. As a member of the first ReEnergize Pittsburgh program group, she defines what it means to be a community Ambassador in the energy efficiency field . During her time as an Ambassador, she organized a 60-person energy saving workshop with Larimer's ReEnergize Ambassador, handed out more than 115 bags of energy-efficiency tools door-to-door, and talked to 340 of her neighbors…Read More
Vote for Vacant Land Project Posted on July 29, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Want to share another idea - post in the comments.Read More
GTECHer Spotlight: Linda Piso Posted on July 29, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Get to know...Linda Piso [one_half padding="15px 15px 0 0"][/one_half] [one_half_last] Hometown: Pittsburgh - Knoxville neighborhood Favorite burrito: If there was a chocolate burrito, that'd be her favorite Favorite Activity: Walking slowly, but fast enough to finish the half-marathon before the yellow bus gets her! [/one_half_last] About two years ago, Linda Piso noticed that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville was growing a very small garden in a very small patch of grass by their back exit. She got talking to some…Read More
Bike Tour of Urban Green Space for Bike Fest Pittsburgh 2014 Posted on July 10, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Tickets are on Sale for the Two Wheels Lots of Green for Bike Fest Pittsburgh 2014. This year you'll see some well-established projects that got a facelift and a few projects will be making their 2WLG debut. We will be biking through the East End, climbing up to the Hilltop, rolling down to the Northside and pedaling to Millvale. Check out photos from last year. The price of your ticket includes insurance, light breakfast, the tour, snacks along the way,…Read More
Call for Volunteers Posted on July 1, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Volunteers Needed for Two Wheels Lots of Green Our 3rd annual Two Wheels Lots of Green is happening August 16, and we need a few good volunteers to help make it the best that it can be! As a volunteer, we will provide you with admission to the bike ride, a t-shirt and a beer. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sara. Volunteer Form…Read More
GTECHer Spotlight: Albert Pantone Posted on June 27, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Get to know...Albert Pantone [one_half][/one_half] [one_half_last] Hometown: Pittsburgh - Sharpsburg neighborhood Alma Mater: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Favorite Activity: Watching and reading classic science fiction Favorite Burrito Topping: Verde tomatillo sauce and black beans! Current GTECH Project: Knots on Lots [/one_half_last] Albert has always been up for an adventure. Growing up in Sharpsburg, only a few miles from the Guyasuta boy scout camp, he spent his days hiking in all sorts of weather, discovering new wildlife, and splashing in the river. Eventually this…Read More
Northside Block Party Posted on June 26, 2014 by Grounded Strategies Join GTECH and your Northside neighbors for an afternoon of food, music and family-fun activities as we celebrate another year of reclaiming vacant land in Northside neighborhoods at the Wigle Whiskey Garden in Spring Garden. This year GTECH is hosting our third year of hosting an Ambassador program in the Northside neighborhoods. You can read more about the latest round of ReClaim Northside Ambassadors here. Past participants and staff will be available to answer questions. If you aren't interested in…Read More