also available as open data on the
WPRDC’s website.
“The convergence of strong economic,
social, cultural and environmental factors
presents the Pittsburgh region with a
transformational land use management
opportunity that is unparalleled in recent
times,” Fearon said. “Local economic
expansion is spurring development in parts
of the city and county, benefiting many
residents while potentially leaving others
behind. Visionary, community-supported
land use decisions will be needed to best
address these issues and maximize
opportunities for all the region’s residents.”
ALT hopes Urban Greenprint
empowers residents to make their
communities more resilient by addressing
apparent opportunities to affect
community and environmental issues
including recreation opportunity,
neighborhood revitalization, urban
greenspace preservation, urban gardening/
farming, and remediation of issues like
flooding, combined sewer overflow,
landslides and air quality. This map helps
to outline where opportunities to preserve
environmentally sensitive and important
properties are greatest.
Some ways individuals could make use
of this data are by utilizing it to reach out
to individuals whose properties are
suitable for use as green infrastructure, to
identify opportunities to turn vacant land
into community gardens or other
neighborhood assets, or spark a discussion
about risks in developing flood- or
landslide-prone properties.
ONE-OF-A-KIND CAR
DONATION PROGRAM
Community Auto, a nonprofit program
of The Lighthouse Foundation, accepts
donated cars, repairs and inspects them
when feasible, and sells them at
discounted prices to low-income working
families and individuals.
The used car in your garage that you
don’t have time to sell, or didn’t get the
trade-in value you wanted, or a car the kids
used but no longer need would be the
perfect car to donate. Your generous
donation is tax-deductible.
Please contact Community Auto at
communityautolico.org or call
724.538.5081 for details on how to donate
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COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT INFLUENZA VACCINE CLINIC
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering flu immunizations at its walk-in clinic (425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15219). Residents should enter the building via Cherry Way and proceed to the fourth floor. The clinic is open weekdays
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on Wednesdays when the hours are 1-8 p.m.; no appointment is necessary.
Influenza is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that can cause mild to severe illness and can potentially be fatal.
The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older.
“Flu season is upon us and the first step to fighting the flu is to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Karen Hacker, Health Department
Director. “We encourage all residents to check
with their health care provider as soon as
possible to determine which is the best vaccine
type for them. Getting your flu shot not only
protects you and your loved ones, it protects
those susceptible to getting the flu, such as the elderly and
newborns.”
The price of a regular flu shot for residents with insurance
is approximately $27. The health department also offers the
high-dose influenza vaccine. This vaccine is four times more
concentrated than the regular flu shot and is available only for
seniors 65 years of age and older. The high-dose flu shot price is
$57.
The flu vaccine is often a covered benefit, and you can receive
the flu shot for free at many locations around the county;
however, the health department reminds residents to make sure
to check with their insurance provider prior to getting the flu
shot.
A limited supply of flu vaccine may be available, at no cost,
to uninsured and underinsured residents of Allegheny County.
Updates will be made to the ACHD website and will posted on
the department’s Facebook page.
For more information about influenza and for clinic
information, visit bit.ly/2xBnUK2.
SOUTH FAYETTE
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