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Pittsburgh City Council
Street outreach program looks at an $800,000 boost to reach more homeless residents.
A city program to help homeless residents obtain services may soon have its staffing increase by more than 60% which will allow for additional hours of services.Survey
If you saw someone on the street who seemed to need help, like medical care or a place to stay, would you know how to reach an outreach team like ROOTS instead of calling the police?
Pittsburgh City Council
Road scans save money on projects, but using the data costs $1,300 a month.
After paying nearly $770,000 for a company to photograph and measure city streets, the city is now looking at a 3-year, $46,590 subscription to use the data.Survey
When the city pays a company to collect data like street images, which approach should it favor going forward?
Pittsburgh City Council
City Farms Garden Program would let residents grow food in parks and greenways.
If the package passes, urban gardening and farming could continue to grow.Survey
Which aspect of urban agriculture programming is most important to you?
Pittsburgh City Council
Pittsburgh City Council
The Department of City Planning (DCP) wants residents to dig into caring for Pittsburgh’s green spaces.
Members of the department spoke with city council during its June 10 committee meeting about a five-piece legislative package. Deputy Director Andrew Dash said, “The overall intent is trying to make…Survey
Do you support expanding the Adopt a Lot program to allow uses beyond gardening, such as public art displays and community gathering spaces?
Pittsburgh City Council
Neglected hillsides may become permanently protected open spaces.
New greenways would be designed to create a green ribbon to tie neighborhoods to each other.Survey
I would be willing to regularly volunteer to help maintain a protected natural area near my home.
Pittsburgh City Council
Downtown’s Golden Triangle could see $50 million redevelopment investment by the end of the year.
The city is looking to bring development to Downtown by using future real estate taxes to pay off loans for local improvements.Survey
Which of these best describes how you feel about the Downtown redevelopment plan?
Pittsburgh City Council
$750,000 approved to redesign Beaver Avenue for the Esplanade project.
City work around the Esplanade site may get a shot of money.Survey
As Beaver Avenue is redesigned, which of these should the design prioritize?
Pittsburgh City Council
Six neighborhood organizations selected to receive $210,000 in job placement support.
Neighborhood agencies are on track to receive grants to help residents find jobs.Survey
If you or someone in your household were looking for work, which kinds of support would help most? (Select all that apply.)
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors
PPS approves closures of 12 schools.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors voted 6-2 with one abstention on May 27 to permanently shutter nine school buildings and close three additional schools despite concerns from parents…Survey
As these changes are put in place, which types of updates would be most useful for the district to share regularly?
Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors
Directors accept over $8 million in Early-Intervention grant funding.
PPS was awarded $8,283,281 across three separate grants to support staff salaries, agency contracts, professional development, travel to state conferences and general program costs for the Early…Survey
How should the district prioritize spending money freed up from the school closure plan?
Allegheny County Council
Proposed ballot question would give council a say on contracts over $30,000.
Come Election Day, residents may have the opportunity to change who has a say in Allegheny County’s contracts.Survey
If County Council were given approval authority over county contracts, at what dollar amount should that requirement begin?
Allegheny County Council
Allegheny County Council
Allegheny County Council gets its first woman president.
For the first time in its 26-year history, a woman will lead Allegheny County Council.Survey
What quality matters most to you in an Allegheny County Council president? (Choose one)
Pittsburgh City Council
A $50K Bloomberg grant puts climate problem-solving in young people’s hands.
Later this summer, Pittsburgh’s youth will have the opportunity to help develop local climate solutions.Survey
The city is planning to award microgrants up to $5,000 for youth-led climate projects. Which types of projects should be the highest priority for funding?
Pittsburgh City Council
East Carson St. business owners ask to pay taxes for neighborhood improvements.
Businesses on the South Side have asked to be charged higher taxes in exchange for dedicated neighborhood improvements.Survey
If the East Carson St. Neighborhood Improvement District is approved, how should it prioritize spending its first-year budget?
Pittsburgh City Council
Proposed tax on amusement devices advances to public hearing.
When it comes to boosting Pittsburgh’s revenue, city council is taking its chances.Survey
Rivers Casino should be exempt from the proposed amusement device tax