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COPC Products & Reports Reports University of Pittsburgh Community Outreach Partnership Center (COPC) has produced and shared the following reports:
These reports highlight COPC partner accomplishments achieved during the stated period in the following areas: education, economic development, health and wellness, housing, job training, and neighborhood revitalization.
Products COPC Publications Sheet- List of Publication June 2007 This is an evaluation constructed by students in the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Capstone Seminar, spring 2007, led by Professor Sabina Deitrick. Students in the class evaluated the effectiveness of COPC in terms of its stated mission. 1. Oakland Area This paper looks at connectivity as it pertains to pedestrians, public transit, vehicular circulation and the way that major roadways decisions have and might affect individual COPC neighborhoods. The report provides an analysis of community assets/resources in relation to the community of Oak Hill and, to some extent, West Oakland, particularly in regards to recreational and community services addressing youth and family development. It also presents feedback from residents on perceived needs for activities and services, and offers considerations and recommendations for programs and facilities in Oak Hill with emphasis on the redevelopment of Wadsworth Hall as a community center. The Elm Street Program is a component of the New Communities Program. The Elm Street Program is designed to provide assistance and resources to those mixed use and residential areas in proximity to central business districts to further enhance the downtown area as well as improve the viability of older neighborhoods. The Oakland neighborhood continues to transform in character... From conflict to cooperation, or how the 800 pound Gorilla learned to sit with -and not on- its neighbors... Oakland Planning and Development Corporation, Oakland Community Council, and the Community Outreach Partnership Center of the University of Pittsburgh conducted a series of focus groups to address the quality of Oakland's housing stock and life.
Based on the findings of this evaluation study, the HOPE VI initiative in Oak Hill is improving the living environment for public housing residents through the demolition, rehabilitation, reconfiguration, and replacement of obsolete public housing. This report looks for competing and complimenting community interests of Oakland. This study assesses several physical and social structures of Meyran Avenue including: zoning and land use; property values, sales patterns, and owner concentration; viewpoints of original owners; viewpoints of renters; and some general perceptions about the street including affordability and safety.
In order to improve rental property and neighborhood conditions in South and Central Oakland, recommendations will be made to alter problematic behavior on the part of students and absentee landlords. 2. Hazelwood Area Asset Map Description (Excel Sheet) The purpose of the Hazelwood community service assets map is to develop a map of community and faith-based social service activities available to Greater Hazelwood residents and to make the community and others aware of the local resources and priorities. This report examines the impact current and prior public policies have had on enabling and impeding connections for Hazelwood. This report examines the location and extent of vacant housing, vacant lots, and tax liens, as well as recent sales activity and multiple property ownership, in order to create a framework from which Hazelwood Initiative may set a future agenda to attract homeowners to the area.This report explores how housing began in Hazelwood during the late 19th century and how it transformed through the present. 3. Other Areas This report, prepared by the Community Relations Committee, summarizes the broad and active participation demonstrated across the University community and the productive discussions generated from the University Senate Plenary Session on March 21, 2001 regarding The University in Civic Engagement. Oak Hill and West Oakland Community Assets and Needs Assessment and Analysis Report Information for Students living in Oakland...
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