Post on 26-Mar-2015
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Partners in Crime
Making Pittsburgh’s Strip District Clean, Safe &
Secure
The Strip - Daytime The region’s most
diverse shopping area Great restaurants Offices & business
locations Loft apartments Within walking
distance to the city
The Strip at Night Region’s hottest nightspot Fine dining More than 2 dozen clubs &
bars – all within a couple of city blocks
Live bands, dancing & more 2 a.m. closings = everyone
comes out onto the streets at the same time
Some Strip Demographics Population - 266 Daily public
transportation - 24,800 Number of jobs - 15,937 Number of parking
spaces – 9,833 Daily traffic at 12th Street
– 36,839 Daily traffic at 29th Street
- 14,947
Number of Bars + 25 Number of Businesses -
+367 Population within one
mile – 46,697 Three miles – 241,522 Five miles – 480,333 Average number of
visitors each weekend – 24,000
Strip District Parking ZonesZone A - 4,027 spaces
• Less on street parking
• Workers going to downtown
Zone B and Zone C - 1,069 - 1,573 spaces
• Off-street parking, private use
Zone D - 1,093 spaces
• Mostly restricted, private use
Zone E - 1,350 spaces
• Has no on-street parking because of Liberty Ave.
• Large off-street parking for the two office buildings
Market Zone - 1,790 spaces
• High - traffic area, see map
Source: Pittsburgh Parking Authority - Parking Feasibility Study in the Strip District
Partners in Crime ChecklistItem Responsibility Completed Comments
1 Determine the needsDevelop objectives
2 Form the teamPoliceFBIDistrict Attorney's OfficeUS Justice OfficeEmergency Response TeamBureau of FireDepartment of Public Safety (City)Liqueur Control BoardHazmetAmerican Red CrossState Agency (PEMA)Area Businesses/non-profitsCommunity Groups/Block WatchSchool District RepresentativesMedia
3 Prepare letter/notice of the meeting4 Make meeting arrangements
Location & timeAgendaFacilitator/spokespersonNewsprint Recorders
5 Summarize key items from meeting Prioritize the items
6 Build your gridOutline GoalsDetermine timelines for each itemWho is responsible for each itemPossible funding sources
7 Organize subsequent meetingsFrequency of the meetingsIs a committee needed?Large Town Meetings
7 Begin Implementation of the plan8 Work with the Media9 Keep stakeholders informed of progress
10 Celebrate your successesUse Town MeetingsUse Press ReleasesUse local publicationsUse Organizations newsletter
Develop Your Checklist
A sample checklist is included in the Partners in Crime Booklet
First Determine Needs & Objectives Provide a safe environment for everyone Continue to foster economic development Develop a plan that works for the Strip Develop a plan that serves as a model Keep sidewalks & streets clean, free of graffiti
*** The Key - BUILD & MAINTAIN PARTNERSHIPS
Find Your Champion
Partners in the Strip Pittsburgh Police Local FBI District Attorney Local US Attorney EMS Fire Department Public Safety (911) Liquor Control Hazmat
American Red Cross PEMA Strip Businesses Residents Block Watch Groups School District
Representative Local News Media Elected Officials
Summarize then build your grid
Confirm objectives Determine goals or action Items Establish a timeline Determine who’s responsible or
who’s the contact? Identify possible funding sources
Next Steps Use newsletters, email, regular mail, fax and
phone to get the notice out Consider sending a survey to find out key concerns Arrange a convenient time & location Prepare the agenda Pick a facilitator who will keep things on track &
give everyone an opportunity to participate Make sure someone keeps good notes Serve light food & refreshments
Key Findings Nuisance Bars After Hours Bars Pedestrian Safety Trashcans, sidewalk cleaning Improved lighting Working with Magistrates Seminars, training for business locations Website Information
NITS Emergency QuickGuide and Crisis Management Guide can be
found at www.neighborsinthestrip.com
Two TruthsA crisis will happenYou better be prepared
to handle it when it does
10 Mistakes You Can Avoid Failure to plan Ignoring the warning
signs Reacting too slowly Failing to communicate Failing to prepare
information materials in advance
Failing to get info from employees, customers & partners
Failing to return call to above
Saying “No Comment” Not making necessary
adjustments to correct the crisis
Being misleading
Where do you begin?
Identify potential crises Create a planWork with the news
media
Identify and Rate the Crises A starting list is included in the partners in
crime booklet - add to it by thinking of your past or current situations
Rate the crises – High, Medium, Low or None Prioritize crises situations Choose top 10 crises
For Your Top Ten What actions need to be taken to prevent the
crisis? Is it feasible to do this? Which employees need to be involved . . . when . .
. and how? Are customers and suppliers involved – if so, what
is expected of them? What needs to be done to remind all of the above
to stay involved? How much time, effort and cost will be involved?
Know when to call for help
Is the emergency situation under control? Do you have the ability to bring it under
control immediately? Will you be able to bring it under control
immediately without outside help?
If you answer no to any of the questions,
you need to make the call!
Getting back to business Back up computer files Make copies of important
paper files Determine what major steps
are necessary to re-start the business
What to do . . . First - take care of the emergency Act quickly Have a communications plan Know who will speak for your
business or organization Respond to employees, customers,
neighbors, etc. Co-operate with news media
Working with the Media
Be available, fair, balanced and accurate
Know in advance what you want to say Boil down your message to two or three
key points that can be delivered in 30 seconds or less
Make those points at the beginning of the interview
Do’s….. Do prepare Do answer the question asked, but move right to
your message Do condense your message (three points) Do tell the truth (always) Do correct the reporter, if necessary Do say “I don’t know” (if you don’t know) Do anticipate questions (and think about the
answers in advance) Do be yourself
….. and Don’ts Don’t say “No comment” Don’t lie, exaggerate, or speculate Don’t speak for someone else Don’t let the reporter put words in your mouth Don’t let the reporter interrupt your answer (but
keep your answer short) Don’t think about the camera during a TV
interview (look directly at the reporter) Don’t talk down to your audience
Remember…
An interview is an opportunity for you to present your
organization’s point of view
Keep these things in mind…
Use available resources Build partnerships Plan for a crisis Communicate honestly
Good luck!
Partners in Crime
Making Pittsburgh’s Strip District Clean, Safe &
Secure