FORWARD | 20 MARCH 2024 Keystone Communities Program by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development TONIGHT’S SPONSORS Write Connections & FOOD & WATER
Hello!
Flora S. Hills
Our vision is an increasingly vibrant and prosperous Forest Hills.
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We are listening, Forest Hills!
● Increased time devoted to perspective-gathering, through guided conversation at each table
● Inspiring guest speakers who are passionate about Food + Water and driving change
● Tailored materials that balance data-driven insights with accessibility and legibility
POSTPONED to September!
FOOD
What food issues are most important to you and why?
What food opportunities do you see in Forest Hills?
This is Forest Hills TODAY.
What should be different in 2035?
Production Grow - Harvest - Pack
Processing Businesses - Restaurants
Distribution
Grocery Stores - Markets
Consumer Homes - Restaurants
Disposal
Landfill - Recycle - Compost
Our choices matter!
Food Waste - Energy & WaterTransportation - EconomyEquity - Ecosystem
Jen Saffron, Sprezzatura
EQUITABLE COMMUNITY-ROOTED
SUSTAINABLE +
FOOD BUSINESS
A COMMUNITY GARDEN IN FOREST HILLS
DeirdreKellerandNoahRiley
WHO ARE WE? ForestHillsResidentswhothinka communitygardenwouldbeagreat additiontoForestHills ForestHillsCommunityGardenLLC EstFebruary2023
WHY?
“May we plant seeds in our garden that grow change in yours.”- Alex Neal
gathering space property value education
beautification
FOOD& HEALTH
sustainability
and how? 617BARCLAYAVE PITTSBURGH
3300sqft
373-F-164 VacantLotRecoveryProgram
What
,PA15221-4244 Approx.
Lot
PHASE 1 GOALS
STEP 1
Establish organization andstructure
STEP 2
Fundraiseto purchaselot
STEP 3
Submitlot application (1yearprocess time)
STEP 4 Addresstop priorities
● Water
● Fencing
● clear
● Raisedbeds
land
Next steps
● AwaitingnextstepsfromVLRP,tentativegroundbreakingnextSpring
● Opportunitiestogetinvolvedinorganizing/leadership
● Nextmeeting-March24th,2PMatDunkinonArdmore
● DonateatLINK
● Joinusonsocialmedia
FHCGWebsite
FBGroup
Charla Irwin-Buncher & Chris West GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
FOREST HILLS FOOD FUTURES
What food issues are most important to you and why?
What food opportunities do you see in Forest Hills?
This is Forest Hills TODAY. What should be different in 2035?
Municipal composting
Healthy food
More local food!
What do you think?
WATER
What water issues are most important to you and why?
What water opportunities
do you see in Forest Hills?
This is Forest Hills TODAY.
What should be different in 2035?
Many factors impact how water moves in Forest Hills
We are part of a larger watershed, and water connects us all
The Borough has been taking action
Our water places matter!
HOME RAIN GARDEN
Michael Hiller
UPSTREAM PITTSBURGH
FOREST HILLS WATER FUTURES
What water issues are most important to you and why?
What water opportunities
do you see in Forest Hills?
This is Forest Hills TODAY. What should be different in 2035?
Water places
Rain gardens
Streamside parks
What do you think?
POSTPONED to September!