Technology development, neighborhood planning, and negotiated partnerships: the case of Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood

Considers the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which has attempted to influence high-tech growth in its community by commissioning a 'technology impact analysis' as a tool with which to negotiate with key high-tech participants. OPDC has succ...

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Published in:Journal of the American Planning Association 1987-10, Vol.53 (Autumn 87), p.469-477
Main Authors: Weiss, M A, Metzger, J T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community based programmes
Development
High technology industries
Pittsburgh
Private partnerships
Programmes
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Summary:Considers the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which has attempted to influence high-tech growth in its community by commissioning a 'technology impact analysis' as a tool with which to negotiate with key high-tech participants. OPDC has successfully broadened support and gained resources for its activities in housing and commercial development and land-use planning. Discusses OPDC's inability to establish job training and placement links to high technology industries. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0194-4363