Blight Bootcamp 2016 in Hazelwood

A collaboration brought together to address blight issues in Pittsburgh consisting ofCity of Pittsburgh Office of the MayorandPermits, Licenses & Inspections, theUrban Redevelopment Authority,GTECH Strategies,Neighborhood Allies,PCRG, and theDesign Center.

Pittsburgh Blight Working Group

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Blight Bootcamp is a two day event for residents to learn about resources and best practices to increase the impact of community-led blight elimination efforts in Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The conference is hosted by the Pittsburgh Blight Working Group, composed of  the <A HREF="http://www.lotstolove.org/org/city-of-pittsburgh/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Pittsburgh</A>, <A HREF="http://www.lotstolove.org/org/neighborhood-allies/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Neighborhood Allies</A>, <A HREF="http://www.lotstolove.org/org/gtech-strategies/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GTECH</A>, <A HREF="http://www.lotstolove.org/org/pittsburgh-community-reinvestment-group-2/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PCRG</A>, <A HREF="http://www.ura.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">URA,</A> and <A HREF="http://www.lotstolove.org/org/design-center-pittsburgh/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Design Center Pittsburgh</A>. 
Taking place on October 7th and 8th, the 2nd annual Blight Bootcamp will focus on three significant areas of blight remediation work: green space projects, building acquisition and improvement, and organization of resident and volunteers in projects. This event provides the learning and growth opportunity to organizations and residents so that they can lead the change in the health and well-being of their neighborhoods. Conference sessions will highlight work from around the city, including this years host neighborhood, Hazelwood. 
Register now by clicking "TICKETS" above for more information on the conference and to register for the different events and sessions.
 
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7th
Workday : An Opportunity to Volunteer
<A HREF="https://www.google.com/maps?q=5243+Gertrude+St+Hazelwood+Pittsburgh&ion=1&espv=2&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.133700528,d.cWw&biw=1163&bih=642&dpr=2&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi4h_6egK7PAhVK44MKHYDSDi4Q_AUIBigB" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">5243 Gertrude Street </A>
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Residents will have the opportunity to lend a hand beautifying Hazelwood during a 2 hour volunteering event, led by local organizations and community groups. Specific sites to be determined, but activities may include litter pick up, fall plantings, garden maintenance, and more!
Networking Event: Connect with City Officials
Farm Stands near  <A HREF="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//40.4108954,-79.9446495/@40.4110102,-79.9445505,17z" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">4812 Second Ave</A>
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Celebrate with us in Hazelwood! Come join us for free food, beverages, and games as we come together to share thoughts and ideas on addressing blight in our city. City officials and staff will be in attendance to answer questions you may have regarding problem properties and blight related issues. Your free tickets includes a $5 food voucher entertainment.
 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th Blight Bootcamp Conference
Registration and Breakfast
8:15am – 9:00am
Welcoming Remarks: Sonia Tilghman, Executive Director Hazelwood Initiative
9:00am – 9:15am
Keynote Speaker: Lisa Freeman, Manchester Resident
9:15am – 10:00am
Lisa Freeman is the Founder and Director of Pittsburgh Struggling Student Association (PSSA) a   501(c)3 nonprofit. During the summer, Lisa manages their social enterprise project called Manchester Growing Together Farm which is located in Manchester. During the academic school year, Lisa Freeman operates a school-based family engagement project inside of Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8. Lisa has Master degrees in Social Work and Public Administration and is an alumni of the University of Pittsburgh. Lisa Freeman is the spouse of the accomplished Wallace Sapp and the mother of three children; Chelsea, Cellou and Sasha. In her spare time she advocates for the rules and regulations of Housing and Urban Development funded properties to be enforced.
Session One (Register now for session descriptions) 
10:15am – 11:15am
Tabling 
11:15am – 11:45pm
We welcome attendees to visit various service providers and organizations who will be tabling and have their information available. Blight Doctors will also be available by appointment (register for your own session above) to discuss specific needs.
Lunch Panel
11:45 – 12:45pm
More information on panelists and discussion points coming soon
Session Two (Register now for session descriptions)  
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Session Three (Register now for session descriptions)  
2:20pm – 3:20pm
 
BLIGHT DOCTOR DETAILS
Blight Doctor appointments will be offered again at this year's Blight Bootcamp. If you have a specific need or question and want to sign up for a little one on one time with an expert in the field, please do so during registration. Topics this year include: 
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Property Acquisition 
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Building Stewardship and Repair 
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Code Enforcement 
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Vacant Lot/ Adopt a Lot Projects 
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Make sure to be specific in your request so we can best prepare how to assist you. We will do our best to accommodate as many appointments as possible and where it makes sense, members from the blight working group will follow up via phone or email to confirm your appointment.

2nd Ave/Hazelwood & Propel Hazelwood

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