Fwd: 🎉Hill District Secures Critical $50 Million CHOICE Grant!

This is very near to where we play water polo at Ammon Rec Center. 

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From: Hill CDC <info@hilldistrict.org>
Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 5:06 PM
Subject: 🎉Hill District Secures Critical $50 Million CHOICE Grant!
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Funds earmarked for Bedford Dwellings and surrounding neighborhood

Hill District Secures Pivotal $50 Million CHOICE Neighborhoods Grant Award    The Hill Community Development Corporation (Hill CDC) is elated about a significant achievement for the City of Pittsburgh and the Hill District community! We are thrilled to share that Pittsburgh has been awarded the competitive CHOICE Neighborhoods Implementation Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The award is in the amount of $50 Million. This substantial funding to be received by the City of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority will be dedicated to the revitalization of one of the country's oldest public housing communities, Bedford Dwellings. Bedford Dwellings is located on Bedford Avenue in the Historic Hill District, and its redevelopment is one of the City's neediest areas with regard to housing and economic investment. Bedford Avenue is a critical artery connecting Downtown to eastern abutting neighborhoods and is a densely populated part of the Hill District neighborhood with a higher-than-average number of seniors, children, and low-income households. We are thrilled that Bedford Dwellings will receive this significant investment and that additional mixed-income units and an assortment of amenities and investments will be included in this development.    The Hill CDC, as Housing and Neighborhood Community Partner, has worked with other community partners, residents, the City of Pittsburgh, the Housing Authority, and Trek Development for over five years on a consistent basis to advocate for a model of redevelopment that serves Bedford Dwellings residents and the entire Hill District. The Hill CDC is committed to continuing equity-based advocacy, participation, and communication with the broader neighborhood as the implementation period begins. Here's to the future of the #HillDistrict!  You can read the entire press release below. More will be featured in the Hill District Weekend Round Up!   For Immediate Release July 21, 2023     Casey, Fetterman Announce $50 Million to Revitalize Bedford Dwellings and Hill District Neighborhood   Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $50,000,000 for a neighborhood revitalization grant for the Bedford Dwellings Housing Complex and surrounding Hill District neighborhood. The grant will be used to rehabilitate affordable housing at Bedford Dwellings, as well as make investments to create a neighborhood that is vibrant, well-connected to services and public transportation, and is safe and welcoming for Pittsburgh residents. The revitalization plan is the culmination of years of intensive engagement and collaborative work between the City of Pittsburgh, neighborhood residents, local organizations, development partners, and other community stakeholders. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant Program and will be awarded through the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. In December 2022, the Pittsburgh City Council approved an additional $31 million investment if the Housing Authority won this grant.     "Housing is more than just a roof over your head; it's the place where safety, well-being, and community start. As the foundation of a neighborhood, housing determines whether businesses can thrive, the potential of future economic development, and the sense of community residents that feel," said Senator Casey. "Community leaders in the Hill District have been working tirelessly for years to reimagine Bedford Dwellings into a neighborhood anchor where residents can live, work, and play in a vibrant and safe environment and with this funding, they can make that vision a reality."   "Housing is a human right, and this massive investment will help create more affordable housing in Pittsburgh and improve the conditions of this complex and neighborhood," Senator Fetterman said. "As a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, which covers housing issues, I'll always fight to make sure every Pennsylvanian has access to safe and affordable housing."   Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Website Copyright © 2023 Hill Community Development Corporation, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 2015 Centre Avenue, Suite 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-765-1820  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Of course Bruce Kraus is ignorant to a problem that the helped to fuel

https://triblive.com/local/false-narrative-about-south-side-violence-bad-for-neighborhood-business-councilman-says/

Fwd: ESSC2023: Early bird ends July 20

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From: Jill Greenleaf <jgreen

 

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 20! DON'T MISS THIS OUTSTANDING CLINIC!

Registration is open for the Eastern States Swim Clinic in King of Prussia, PA on October 14 and 15 at the Crowne Plaza.  Register by July 20 to take advantage of our early bird discount! All information about the clinic, including online registration, is available here:  https://swimclinic.com/46th-eastern-states-swim-clinic/

 

The 2023 Clinic proudly offers an amazing lineup of presenters and an outstanding opportunity to meet and work with Olympic swimmers Cullen Jones and Breeja Larson:

Bob Bowman: Head Coach ASU, '16 Head Men's Olympic Coach, 4 time Asst. Olympic Coach

Dave Marsh: Head Women's Olympic Coach '16, 3X Asst. Olympic Coach, Assc. Head Coach UC Berkeley, Head Coach Team Elite

Chris Plumb: Head Coach Carmel High School

Kate Lundsten: Head Coach Minnesota Aquajets & Coach of Olympian Rachel Bootsma

Alan Goldberg Ed.D: Sports Performance Consultant & Author 

Cullen Jones: 2x Olympian '08 & '12, 4 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze, American Recordholder

Breeja Larson: Olympic Gold medalist '12 & American Recordholder

 

Learn from some of our country's best coaches and athletes!  We can't wait for another outstanding clinic together again! 

All the best,

Jill Greenleaf

 

Assistant Director

Eastern States Swim Clinic

 

Head Swimming Coach

Skidmore College

815 North Broadway

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 580-5368

Instagram: @skidmoreswimdive

Bridge Builders, NOT! Pittsburgh's politicians do not build bridges. They tear them down instead

https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-officials-advance-plan-to-tear-down-poorly-rated-bridge-despite-lawsuit/

Fwd: Athlete Registration for Habitat Pittsburgh Youth Triathlon

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Get 25% off by using coupon code inside! SWIM BIKE RUN on July 22 │ Ages 7–15 │ North Park Pool

View this email in your browser Use coupon code 4JULY23 this week to get 25% OFF athlete registration for the Youth Triathlon! athlete registration Coupon code expires 7/10/2023. The 2023 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh Youth Triathlon is July 22nd at the North Park Pool for young athletes ages 7–15! Participants each get a race bag stuffed with fun—including a race t-shirt they can dye at our Tie-Dye Station (extra shirts from previous years are also available to non-registered siblings who want in on the fun)! Athletes and siblings can also "volunteer" on our Habitat Pittsburgh Lego Build—a fun way to pass the time while waiting for race results and hear about the importance of volunteerism. the youth triathlon is where "fun" meets fundraiser! Each finisher receives a 2023 Youth Triathlon medal! In addition to event photos, there will also be a Finish Line Photo Stop so each athlete can commemorate their achievement. Following the race we hold an Awards Ceremony where the top 3 boy and girl finishers in each age bracket receive a trophy! And to wrap everything up—a Pizza Party for athletes and volunteers! want to see the course and ask questions beforehand? We hold a Pre-Race Informational Meeting at 6:30pm the Friday evening before the race at the North Park Pool. Our Race Director and Habitat Pittsburgh staff will be onsite to review the course with the kids and answer parents' questions. During this meeting we also offer free bike safety checks, courtesy of Pro Bike+Run. The Youth Triathlon is operated by and supports Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. To learn more about Habitat Pittsburgh's affordable Homeownership and Home Repair Programs and our local impact visit habitatpittsburgh.org. donate now our mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope in Allegheny County. our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to call home. Copyright (C) 2023 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you expressed interest in receiving information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. Our mailing address is: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh 6435 Frankstown Ave Ste 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4055 Add us to your address book

Fwd: Rev your innovation engine

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From: Boston Consulting Group

BCG's 2023 Most Innovative Companies

View in browser Leadership by Design June 2023 What You Can Learn from Innovation Leaders The Premise The connection between innovation and both growth and advantage is becoming stronger than ever. The winners understand this and invest in their innovation engines accordingly. The laggards struggle to make headway beyond incremental improvements. How can a company become a successful innovator? The Solution 01. Recognize the value of innovation The evidence is mounting: companies that both prioritize innovation and ensure they are ready to act are widening the gap over less capable competitors. Winning firms are consistently delivering new products, entering new markets, and establishing new revenue streams. The big story, though—this year and for most of the past decade—is that innovation drives performance. Since 2005, our portfolio of the 50 most innovative companies has outpaced the broader market in shareholder returns by a significant margin: an average of 3.3 percentage points per year. Read more → 02. Understand the critical elements of innovation success Innovation leaders learn how to allocate resources based on the outcomes they want to achieve—for both internal and external initiatives and for both short-term gains and long-term growth. To overcome barriers that could stand in the way of successful innovation, companies must strategize (setting a vision and linking goals to strategy), create and scale (building an ecosystem for expanding ideas into real businesses), and accelerate (using technology, people, and governance to expand innovation-related capabilities). Read more → 03. Don't let a downturn deter you During the 2009 downturn, only 58% of companies planned to increase spending and almost 15% expected to cut innovation investment. But what's going on in 2023? This year, 79% of companies see innovation as a top-three priority—15 points more than in 2009—and 66% plan to increase spending, 42% by more than 10%. As growth has slowed in core markets, the importance of new products and services that carry companies into new markets with new business models has increased. Digital opportunities and the sustainability imperative are two key forces driving the change. Read more → 04. Bet big—but carefully—on AI The question isn't whether AI can have an impact. It's more a matter of whether companies are using AI properly and for use cases that have the potential to drive real business value. The varying results that companies are achieving so far with AI further increase the distance between organizations that have well-functioning innovation engines and those that do not. Indeed, given AI's transformational potential (which anyone can experience by taking ChatGPT for a spin), failing to master the technology could ultimately prove fatal to a firm's innovation program. Read more → The best innovators develop a self-reinforcing, virtuous cycle. Once the innovation cycle starts, it creates its own momentum and produces transformative competitive advantage. Michael Ringel Managing Director and Senior Partner Further Reading 17 Years of the Most Innovative Companies Innovation Strategy and Delivery Business Resilience in Times of Uncertainty Build for the Future The Insider's Outlook Subscribe for unique viewpoints from BCG experts on the critical issues, challenges, and changes facing leaders today. SUBSCRIBE Boston Consulting Group 200 Pier Four Boulevard Boston, Massachusetts 02210, USA

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