Carrie Furnace Green

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Idea Overview

Design an area to promote youth interactivity and artistic involvement in Pgh community: a venue for concerts, art exhibits, green space, playgrounds, for kids. This is an industrial themed park with a beautiful green environment and a backdrop to Pgh steel heritage.

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

Chuck, Lisa, Josh, Patrick, Laney, Stevo

What is the idea?

Design an area to promote youth interactivity and artistic involvement in Pgh community: a venue for concerts, art exhibits, green space, playgrounds, for kids. This is an industrial themed park with a beautiful green environment and a backdrop to Pgh steel heritage.

How would idea work?

• Shows Pgh steel heritage
• Adds nice park to Pgh like Gasworks Park in Seattle
• Inspirational activity for artists
• Safe activity for youth
• Industrial themed park with playground and trails

Pluses:

• Attracts diverse crowd
• Small business development
• Adds park and green space to Pgh

Concerns:

• Safety of furnace and surroundings
• Waterfront safety

Community opportunities:

Artists, kids, history buffs, and all ages of population