Where 2 Go 2

This Idea has been incorporated into the Pittsburgh Guidebook. 

Idea Overview

An independently reviewed guide to things to do in Pgh broken down by where to eat, listen, see, shop, and play. There would be a searchable online component and a small format print version, as well as an annual guide.

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

Lissa Rosenthal, Anne Lopez, Michael Pelas, Paul D Stewart, Mark Rautecaus

What is the idea?

An independently reviewed guide to things to do in Pgh broken down by where to eat, listen, see, shop, and play. There would be a searchable online component and a small format print version, as well as an annual guide.

How would idea work?

• Print version is organized by neighborhood then by category and would indicate price range and ratings
• Important to be independently run and received - not driven by advertising
• Would provide convenient information for all ages, visitors and Pghers
• Would be great to work with cell phones to access information on the go

Pluses:

• Pghers could rank businesses
• One stop resource for information
• Attractive to tourists to learn about Pgh
• Convenient for new residents to quickly learn about all the neighborhoods

Concerns:

• Not a new idea - why didn't it work in Pgh?
• Funding to seed and sustain
• Technology - management of data and information must be updated daily
• Organizational structure
• Who runs it?
• Non-partial interaction with city government
• Uncensored
• Editors and reviewers

Community opportunities:

Business owners and residents