tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60062795886126983622012-02-11T22:22:46.463-05:00Mark Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02984721232874751918noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006279588612698362.post-12252248470297573902007-07-20T11:49:00.000-04:002007-07-20T13:26:31.709-04:00Pittsburgh is a great city. I grew up here and have lived here all of my life. At times though I have become frustrated with what I believe is a negative mindset. It would be my dream that Pittsburgh could realize its full potential as a progressive city - a city with growth and opportunity.<br /><br />It has come to my attention that there are numerous (but dispirate) blogs, websites, organizations and people who are working toward the same common goal. I have also come to the realization that there is not a clearinghouse of ideas - a Hajj of Pittsburgh - so to speak.<br /><br />It seems clear that there is a strong undercurrent of ideas and people in Pittsburgh that are not satisfied with the status quo. There is concensus that nepotism, misguided government, 1950's idealogy and a general lack of direction are not good for our region. Are we in a minorty of people in Pittsburgh? Are most Pittsburgher's truly satisfied with the current status of our region? <br /><br />One way to find out is to join together in one cohesive group to push for a new progressive Pittsburgh. I'm not neccesarily talking about forwarding one particular political point of view or attacking any particular organization. I am also not talking about a social organization that arranges happy hours. Any organization that hopes to create a new energy in Pittsburgh would need to be focused on a common ground and push for positive new ideas.<br /><br />Thus came the concept for Reinventing Pittsburgh; create a centralized organization for people who want a progressive Pittsburgh - be it in entreprenurial enterprises, better government, higher education, or social options. Reinvinting Pittsburgh will bring people together to create a cohesive map of where Pittsburgh should go.<br /><br />If you are interested in joingin Reinventing Pittsburgh please email me at <a href="mailto:reinventingpittsburgh@gmail.com">reinventingpittsburgh@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br />Thanks and I hope to talk to you soon.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6006279588612698362-1225224847029757390?l=reinventingpittsburgh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mark Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02984721232874751918noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006279588612698362.post-73436660467422379562007-07-02T22:23:00.000-04:002007-07-20T10:53:25.185-04:00<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)font-family:georgia;" >Welcome to Reinventing Pittsburgh!</span><br /><br />This blog is dedicated to the idea that Pittsburgh can, and should, continue to be a great place to live and work. It deals with the issues that face Pittsburgh today, the problems that the city is consistently dealing with and potential solutions. This blog is a work in progress, but it is my hope that the ideas posted here may help Pittsburgh once again obtain prominence on the national stage.<br /><br />Stay tuned in the future for discussions on the problems that the city faces and ideas for a better future.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6006279588612698362-7343666046742237956?l=reinventingpittsburgh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mark Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02984721232874751918noreply@blogger.com1