UPMC and Pitt, Sad to Say, May Not Fit Here Now

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Houses, Mountain, Rivers...

"It is indeed an opinion strangely prevailing amongst men, that houses, mountains, rivers, and in a word all sensible objects have an existence natural or real, distinct from their being perceived by the understanding. But with how great an assurance and acquiescence so ever this principle may be entertained in the world; yet whoever shall find in his heart to call it in question, may, if I mistake not, perceive it to involve a manifest contradiction. For what are the forementioned objects but the things we perceive by sense, and what do we perceive besides our own ideas or sensations; and is it not plainly repugnant that any one of these or any combination of them should exist unperceived?"

• George Berkeley - The Principles of Human Knowledge

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UPMC and Pitt, Sad to Say, May Not Fit Here Now

Perhaps yes, perhaps no. Nonetheless, the questions are valid. The feelings are valid. The history and trends give cause for concern too. Ponder this, and respond if you wish.

Suggestions

So as to not be sad in the future, so as to build the fabric of our community, and so as to put better harmony into our lives, we need to come up with real-world examples, both good and bad, that illustrate ways in which a large institution can fit in better.

Good Neighbor Operations Means:

Neighborhood Integration Means:

Neighbor Infrastructure Support Means:

Coddle Employees Means:

Backyard in full swing. Call to City Council for public hearing on the UPMC Sports Medicine Complex

The Citizen Call to City Council for a Public Hearing

Signatures Submitted

As per city requirements, more than 25 people have signed a petition thereby expressing and interest to hold and attend a Public Hearing on the pending sale of land presently owned by the U.R.A. to U.P.M.C. for a Sports Performance compound to be built on the South Side's LTV site.

The petitions were turned into the City Clerk's office on Monday, March 1, 1999 by Mark Rauterkus, a city resident. City Council got a three minute peek on February 17 to some of the red flags about this development. A wide range of people from many sections in the city choose to sign the petition to request the public hearing. Pettitions were passed around at the University of Pittsburgh, at the South Side Market House and at a high-tech firm, US Web Pittsburgh.

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See the OLD Web Site or Send Email for Specifics:

• http://www.SportSurf.Net/backyard

• Backyard@SportSurf.Net

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Thanks for the consideration.

Mark Rauterkus, retired coach & publisher of sports titles
South Side Market House Volunteer and South Side Home Owner
Stay-at-home Dad of Erik (4) and Grant (1)
Home phone: 412-481-2540