Northside Data Collection & Analysis Not all vacant lots in Pittsburgh are created equal. Have you ever wondered what exactly a “vacant lot” is? The category of “vacant lot” in Pittsburgh is a catch-all for any parcel, city- or privately-owned, which not only includes overgrown lots, but also community gardens, wooded hillsides, maintained side yards and even the occasional parking lot. In other words, not all vacant lots are created equal. Our goal is to identify parcels in the greatest need of some TLC; the…Read More
ReClaim Northside Ambassadors ’13 GTECH hosts its first set of ReClaim Ambassadors on the Northside. Developing a program that has the following goals: 1. Engage, equip and empower 10-13 Northside residents 2. Reclaim up to 13 places in the Northside utilizing a range of green strategies 3. Maximize investments leveraged by aligning with relevant funding streams Recruitment: GTECH staff applied a multi-level approach to outreach and recruitment for the ReClaim Northside program. Both Councilmen Lavelle and Harris’ offices were contacted and encouraged to suggest…Read More
Troy Hill Vacant Land Assessment In 2010, the Troy Hill community completed a neighborhood-wide plan outlining priorities for future redevelopment. The community plan identified the utilization of vacant lots as a community priority. Since greening strategies are based on current site conditions, GTECH was asked by the community to assess and provide the following deliverables to assist with vacant land utilization: Data collection and analysis Site assessment and evaluation A menu of possible green strategies for sites ready for short-term or long-term transition Identification of one…Read More