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Turning Vacant into Vibrant: How Vacant Property Impacts Community Health in Larimer, Pittsburgh
On February 3rd members of the NPP dodged icy sidewalks and piles of snow to come together at Steel City Squash to discuss the topic
Developing Privacy Principles for Pittsburgh
NPP 12 Blog: Developing Data Privacy Principles In the January 2026 meeting, members of the Community Data Justice Collaborative made further progress toward development of
NPP 12: Building Power, Building Communities
Transforming a neighborhood starts with community voices, data-driven action, and a whole lot of heart. In this video, members of the Neighborhood Power Building Project
Data Matters: Working Toward Data Justice
What happens when communities help shape how data is created, shared, and used? This powerful conversation is led by the Community Data Justice Collaborative, a
Community Data Justice Workshop 11: Developing Data Principles for Pittsburgh
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Members of the Community Data Justice Collaborative met online to continue discussion of data visualization principles and begin a conversation
Neighborhood Power Building Project Workshop 11: Shining a Light in Larimer
Dr. Noble opened the November workshop with an interesting discussion on the public health implications of our work together. He highlighted 3 prominent issues in
Safer Sidewalks: Recap of the 10th Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) Workshop
On Tuesday, October 28th, we hosted our tenth Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop—part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods initiative between
local food assistance resources
Due to the government shutdown that started on October 16th, those payments are currently on hold until funding comes back. We know this deeply affects
Designing with Context: Reflections from the 9th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) hosted the ninth Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) workshop as part of the Modernizing Anti-Racist
Trees and Equity: Reflections from the 9th Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) Workshop
On Tuesday, September 23rd, residents and partners gathered for the ninth Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop at Steel City Squash in Larimer. Building on
Trees and Health: Reflections from the 8th Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) Workshop
On Tuesday, August 26th, residents and partners gathered for the eighth Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop at Steel City Squash in Larimer. This month’s
Designing with Care: Reflections from the 8th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) hosted the eighth Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) workshop as part of the Modernizing Anti-Racist
Designing Change, Where Art Meets Advocacy: Highlights from the 7th Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) Workshop
On Tuesday, July 29th, we hosted our seventh Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop – part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoodsinitiative
Blueprints for Justice, Creating a Transparent Path to Public Data: Highlights from the 7th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, we hosted our seventh Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) workshop – part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods initiative
Reimagining Data Access in Pittsburgh: Recap of the 6th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop
On June 26, 2025, we hosted our sixth Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) workshop – part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods
Building Power, Block by Block: Recap of the 6th Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) Workshop
On Tuesday, June 24th, we hosted our sixth Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop – part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods
Co-Creating a Culturally Aware Future in Data: Insights from the 5th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop
On May 22, 2025, the Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC)—a dynamic partnership between the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) and the City of Pittsburgh—hosted its fifth
Paving the Way for Safer Streets: Recap of the 5th Neighborhood Power Building Project(NPP) Workshop
On Tuesday, May 27th, we hosted our fifth Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop—part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods initiative between the Black Equity Coalition
Weaving Together the Fabric of Community: Reflecting on Our 4th Neighborhood Power Building Workshop
On a very stormy Tuesday, April 29th, we hosted our fourth Neighborhood Power Building (NPP) Project workshop—part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black
Reimagining Data Roles for Community Power, Insights from the 4th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop
The Black Equity Coalition (BEC) in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh hosted its fourth Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop, bringing together City staff,
Building Data Justice Together: Insights from the 3rd Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop
The Black Equity Coalition (BEC), in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh, hosted the third Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop. The CDJC is bringing
Building Power, Building Health: A Recap of Our Third Neighborhood Power Building Workshop
On March 25th, the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) and the City of Pittsburgh convened the third Neighborhood Power Building workshop at Steel City Squash. Our
Building Power in Larimer: Neighborhood Power Building Initiative 2nd Workshop Recap
The Black Equity Coalition (BEC), in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, successfully held the second Neighborhood Power Building workshop at Steel City Squash in
Building Data Justice: Reflections from the Second Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop 2
The Black Equity Coalition (BEC) and the City of Pittsburgh recently hosted the second Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) workshop via Zoom. This workshop continued
