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Manchester Climbing Wall
activities | advocacy | bridges | fitness | health | North | North Shore | publicity | recreation | reuse
Concept:
A summary of the idea, the needs it serves, and a description of a possible pilot program
Pittsburgh has many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The city's combination of geography and historical structures along the rivers offers unique sites for fun and adventurous activity.
Riverfront Park, on the North Shore, is the site of a number of old stone bridge footings no longer in use. Converting one of these footings into a public access climbing wall would provide great publicity for Pittsburgh and a new and unique recreation activity.
Priorities:
These ideals are integral to a successful project design
- safety and maintenance
- low access/use cost
- promoting a healthy and active Pittsburgh lifestyle
Concerns:
Possible difficulties, pitfalls, and obstacles to consider
- liability insurance and public safety
- design
- staffing
- consulting
Idea History:
Learn more about the idea, from genesis to dialogue
The Manchester Climbing Wall comes from room 429 and was championed by Sid Wiesner, Brad Spencer, and Dror Yaron. They geared their discussion towards outdoors enthusiasts and positioned the project as a way to take advantage of Pittsburgh's unique geography as well as utilize manmade objects now considered obsolete.
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General Questions:
These important questions are asked of each idea. Try your hand at answering them as a way to explore the idea and how to make it happen. Answers to these questions help to demonstrate the Idea's strength and potential for success.
- What level is the idea at? (Research, Planning, Fundraising, Advocacy, Deployment, other (explain))
- What is a reasonable next step/phase for the concept? How can investment move the idea forward?
- What other resources or opportunities are available or necessary to make the idea happen?
- What existing activities or organizations in Pittsburgh duplicate some or all of the program components? How can this idea compete with, complement, and/or learn from these other activities?
- Who should be included in this discussion? Does the concept call for outside consultation or assistance from other organizations?
- How should the idea be promoted?
- How should project success be measured?
- What questions should be asked of a proposal for this project?
Starter Questions:
These questions address some of the anticipated programmatic concerns that come with administering small projects. Consider them test questions for model projects-- responses should be incorporated into the project's design.
- What safety measures will be needed?
- What insurance is needed?
- Who owns the Bridge Footings?
- Who will operate the site and maintain the wall?
