The entire Haller Global Fellowship Program group had the pleasure of a tour of Pittsburgh’s Hill District by Terri Baltimore today. Terri is a critical member of the Hill District’s community, having worked to improve and maintain the Hill for over forty years! As someone who hasn’t been to most districts of Pittsburgh, I had…
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What Terri Baltimore Taught Us About Neighborhood Revival
This morning we had the eye opening experience of touring the Hill District with Terri Baltimore, giving us an irreplaceable window into the deep history of this historic Pittsburgh neighborhood. Hearing the story of the area firsthand showed us both the painful scars of top down urban renewal in the mid twentieth century and the…
Taking The Hill District to New Heights
During our tour of the Hill District today, tour guide Terri Baltimore pointed out multiple examples of businesses brought to the area that either succeeded and became a community staple or failed within the first few years. Examples of success include Tom’s Barber Shop, Granada Theater, Senior Center, and the August Wilson House. To point…
The Gems of Connellsville
This morning, we took a drive to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. That’s where we were introduced to Dan and Michael, the owners of Connellsville Canteen World War II Museum and Café and the Harry Clark’s Indian Creek Valley Railroad Display. We had a discussion and lunch provided at the Café, and Michael showed us…
Exploring what makes small towns special
Today we visited Connellsville and learned about the work the Fayette County Cultural Trust is doing to support economic development in the community. Hearing their story showed me how much a small town can accomplish when it capitalizes on what makes it special. Connellsville isn’t trying to become something it’s not. Instead, the Trust focuses…
Economic Development in Connellsville
Today we had the opportunity to visit Connellsville and learn about the work of the Fayette County Cultural Trust and its role in supporting economic development throughout the community. One of the key aspects of their approach is using local resources and attractions to draw visitors into the area while encouraging them to stay longer…
Taking Inspiration from the Connellsville Model for Ireland
Today we had the incredible opportunity to visit Connellsville and hear directly about the impressive work that the Fayette County Cultural Trust does toward economic development in that community. Learning about their initiatives has given me a much deeper appreciation for how small towns can revitalize their main streets by leaning into what makes them…
The Connellsville Community
Today we took a trip down to Fayette County, a little less than an hour and a half away from Pittsburgh. We spent our time in the town of Connellsville and heard about the work the Fayette County Cultural Trust does toward economic development in the community. Their most successful project has been building the…
Fayette County and Connellsville
Today, we on the Haller Global Fellowship Program actually had a taste of what we’d be doing if any of us went on the Appalachia Regional Resilience Program: we went to Connellsville! Connellsville is the second biggest city in Fayette County and where participants of the Appalachia program stay and work during their time. It…
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