Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative May Newsletter

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The latest news and events from the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative. View this email in your browser Photo Courtesy: Ben Filio for The Sprout Fund We Need More Words for Play!   Exciting news!: Check out the new article that members of the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative wrote for Planetizen, the independent resource for people passionate about planning and related fields. We Need More Words For Play. Edith Abeyta and Sandy Kessler-Kaminski have been selected as the artists to create a mural for the Elizabeth Street Bridge in Hazelwood as part of the ongoing work of the Hazelwood Play Trail. This mural and additional play stops created as part of the Neighborhood Play Stop Project will be unveiled in July. Stay tuned for more information about the Hazelwood Play Trail! Read on below for exciting events, a new blog post and more! Events - click to see our events calendar We are proud to partner with Global Wordsmiths for interpretation and translation services for Ultimate Play Day at the Whitehall Public Library in 2019! Member Spotlight Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is a founding member of the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative. There is a natural synergy between the goals of environmental education, early childhood education, and play. There is research showing that unstructured play in nature is a foundational experience for people who grow up to become environmental stewards.  Monthly Blog This article is part of our Member Blog Series, which showcases Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Members' efforts and commitment to ensure that play is a critical element in the lives of people of all ages.  May 1, 2019 Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership   Free Summer Fun in Downtown Pittsburgh! The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership develops and implements programs to enhance the Downtown neighborhood, cultivate a vibrant residential population and stimulate a diverse business community. We also promote and market Downtown Pittsburgh to millions of people as the region’s premier destination to live, work, and of course, PLAY! One of our main goals is to activate underused spaces in the city, such as parking lots, bridges, or alleyways, and transform them into playful event venues with engaging activities for children and adults alike. Having the opportunity to play within the chaos of city life or simply experiencing playfulness in an unexpected setting can be transformative, and we believe that keeping this focus helps our city remain vibrant and exciting year-round. Summertime is almost here, and we can’t wait for you to see what the PDP has planned for this season in Downtown. Come play with us!! CONTINUE READING "We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." — George Bernard Shaw Copyright © 2019 Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to hear the latest news from the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative. Our mailing address is: Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative c/o Trying Together  5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 For questions, contact: Sarah Siplak / Director (412)421-3889 ext. 115 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences   forward this email