“Bonus - their late night happy hour boasts $1 off a bevy of beverages and half-off premium well liquors.” “Mixtape is a smaller space with a lounge area, dance floor/DJ and a bar in the back.” Good For Dancing: Yes “If you love the 90s (who doesn't), bean bag chairs, board games, creative drinks, delicious beer, and awesome staff this is your place!” "When we walked into this place you don't expect what you get. The place is very different from others. From the decor & the view of the lake, set it far part from anything else. The menu was fun to read…" "The food is always very good and the service is super friendly. Not always the fastest service, but who goes to a pizza/Italian place when they want a quick bite to eat?" Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about Mixtape. "This place has been on my radar for some time, and my wife and I finally stopped down last night for dinner. We live fairly close as we're in West View but to say this restaurant is off the beaten path is…"
Close to home we will be back. They have the first brownie waffle Sunday I have seen. I got some Hershey's cherry vanilla ice cream, red velvet cake, A…"Women SteelersGiants Steelers FootballSteelers ItemsSteelers HereSteelers StuffStore SteelersSteelers SteelcurtainJimmys SteelersThings SteelersForwardPittsburgh Steelers Women's Cardigan T-Shirt - Official Online Store....I really want this. A wide variety of beanbags for indoor and outdoor. Choose which beanbags best suits your taste. From small subtle design lamps to eye-catching chandeliers. Unique innovative lighting design. Just swing the lightweight bag to fill it with air and create a life size lounge seat.On Sunday July 20, for the first time ever, a stretch of downtown streets was closed to cars all morning and open to bikes—as well as Zumba dancing, yoga, roller skating and a rock climbing wall. Open Streets was a first for Pittsburgh but it won’t be the last. A day later Mayor Bill Peduto emailed the organizers—Kim O’Dell, Eve Picker and Scott Bricker, who pushed the idea from the start, along with many other volunteers who worked to make it happen–requesting four more events in 2015.
“To me, it’s all about the movement,” says Kim O’Dell, director of awards at the Heinz Family Foundation. It would be great if it all becomes second nature to feel safe on the streets and have the opportunity to enjoy them without cars several times throughout the year.” This urban intervention, modeled after Ciclovia in Colombia and sparked by a Pittsburgh visit from Gil Peñalosa, is an example of tactical urbanism, a powerful, grass-roots movement to improve our urban space and our experiences and social connections within them. There are plenty of other examples in Pittsburgh. A hand-drawn crosswalk forming a bridge between underused side streets. Café tables and chairs popping up on Strawberry Way to please the downtown lunch crowd. Local food dinners under the stars in alleys downtown. Yoga in Market Square on Sunday mornings. One grassroots effort that garnered international attention is Knit the Bridge, a massive and well-organized yarnbombing of the Andy Warhol Bridge with handmade blankets and throws.
The collage of color on the golden bridge thrilled visitors and drew thousands of them daily. (Proving that tactical urbanism can provide quite an economic boost as well: The Warhol Museum enjoyed record attendance that month.) Not your typical urban plan Urban environments are typically created by a cohort of urban planners, architects, governments and engaged citizens. Usually the process is long and drawn-out, involving significant political maneuvering, many levels of planning resources and large expenditures of capital. Tactical urbanism, instead, focuses on small-scale changes at the building, street or block level. Many of these projects are low-cost and short-term, but can become permanent parts of the landscape. According to Mike Lydon, principal at the Street Plans Collaborative and one of the leading advocates of the movement, New York City in particular has embraced tactical urbanism. One example is the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) Plaza Program, which works with non-profits to create neighborhood plazas from underused streets, with the goal of creating new public space animated with social life and interaction.
Been to Broadway recently? Paris, with its grand boulevards and fabulous public spaces, is normally not a city in need of urban interventions. But Paris can be desolate in July and August as many locals escape for their annual holiday. In 2002, Bertrand Delanoë, the newly elected mayor, created Paris-Plages or Paris Beaches, temporary beaches along the Seine, with chairs and umbrellas planted in the sand, the scene complete with food vendors and musical concerts. It’s been so popular with both residents and tourists that now there are three along the Seine. And in Hoboken, New Jersey, a pier has been transformed into a beach—no sand, but there are tall red lifeguard chairs, bean bag and low-slung hammock chairs and plenty of music, a few TV screens and food trucks known for exceptional fare. On summer weekends and evenings, it’s the place to hang. Many local Pittsburgh projects, in former empty lots and underutilized spaces, qualify as tactical urbanism. (And just think: Many more are possible.)
Here are just a few: Bayardstown Social Club might sound uppity but it’s anything but. Meant “to serve city dwellers looking for a unique outdoor space,” the club is essentially for those who lack backyards and the option to barbecue or host cookouts. It’s BYOB and BYOM (meat). While it’s members only, a seasonal membership is only $20. Set in the Strip, in a former empty lot beside the German Motor Werks on Penn Avenue near 31st Street, the site is hosted by local design and engineering company Deeplocal. The activated lot now sports overhead lights, picnic tables and seating, horseshoe pit, grills and fire pits on the 5,000 square foot space. Not to mention rest rooms. New to the club, now in its second year, is a tarp for cover and a new stage and bar area Yes, they supply entertainment, too.Online Home Retailer Analyzes Sales Data of NFL Merchandise to Find Most Enthusiastic Team Fan Base Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for home
furnishings and décor, today announced a ranking of the most spirited fans for NFL playoff teams, based on purchases1 of NFL during the 2016-2017 season. than 7 million products for the home, including an NFL Fan Shop with thousands of team-themed options, Wayfair has even the most enthusiastic football fans covered with team merchandise for every room of the home. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: Wayfair ranks the most spirited football fans ahead of the big game, based on purchases of NFL merchandise on the site, during the 2016-2017 season. While the ultimate champion will be decided on the field in Houston, the Pittsburgh Steelers are leading the charge when it comes to team spirit, as orders of “Black and Gold” gear are 21 percent higher than sales of New England Patriots merchandise; 53 percent greater than Green Bay Packers and 517 percent more than the Atlanta Falcons.
Wayfair also discovered fan bases around the country2 for each team, based on shipments of NFL merchandise. Pittsburgh Steelers have the most widespread fan base with 83 percent of orders being sent out of their home state of Pennsylvania. Packers followed close behind, with 80 percent of team merchandise soldNearly 75 percent of New England Patriots gear was delivered outside of Massachusetts, while 54 percent of Atlanta Falcons merchandise was purchased outside of Georgia. “As a Boston-based company, we always root for the home team, but Wayfair data indicates that Steelers Nation might have a slight fan advantage,” said Alex Bowman, lead trend forecaster, Wayfair. which team they support, it’s clear that Wayfair shoppers are finding ways to showcase their love of the game in their homes year-round. outdoor grill accessories to seasonal décor and furniture, NFL merchandise is a popular choice for many of our customers.”
Gearing Up for the Big GameBeyond team branded merchandise, Wayfair customers are well-prepared for hosting game day celebrations. Throughout the 2016-2017 NFL season, shoppers stocked up on serveware such as platters and chip-and-dip trays, barware, The top five counties in the U.S. that have made the most purchases across these entertaining categories since the season kick-off include: 3 1. Maricopa County, AZ2. Los Angeles County, CA3. Methodology:1Based on overall sales of licensed during the 2016-2017 NFL season (September 8, 2016-January 15, 2017). 2County ranking based on shipping data of licensed NFL during the 2016-2017 season (September 8, sales of specified classes of furniture per county during the 2016-2017 NFL season (September 8, Wayfair Inc. offers an extensive selection of home furnishings and décor across all styles and price points. The Wayfair family of brands Wayfair generated $3.14 billion in net revenue for the twelve months