CAPS is a unique and innovative project that transforms vacant lots into usable, safe spaces where learning abounds. The Brashear Association, Inc. envisioned CAPS as South Pittsburgh Hilltop's first "Creative Analytical Play Space." This community attraction supports the Brashear Association's mission while providing much-needed outdoor space, educational programming, and safe passage to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh—Knoxville. 

CAPS was designed through a collaborative process facilitated by the Neighborhood Allies Social Impact Design program. Extensive community engagement informed the design of the space.  The “Community Dream” CAPS will cost $2.5M and fundraising is well underway such that Brashear hopes to break ground in the Summer.   

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Features of CAPS

CAPS offers a variety of features that make it a unique and inviting space for children, adults and seniors. These features include:

• Playful landscaping: The landscaping of CAPS includes elements that encourage creative play, such as rock climbing, climbing ropes and slides.

• Educational elements: CAPS incorporates educational elements throughout the space, such as signage that identifies plants, trees, birds, and interactive play structures that teach about strategy, science and math.

• Safe passage: CAPS provides a safe passage for children to walk or bike to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh—Knoxville. The path is well-lit and monitored by security cameras.

 

Benefits of CAPS

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CAPS will offer several benefits to the South Pittsburgh Hilltop community, including:

• Increased access to green space: CAPS provides much-needed green space for children and adults to play, workout  and relax.

• Improved educational opportunities: CAPS offers educational programming that supplements the learning that takes place in the classroom.

• Safer Community: CAPS provides much-needed outdoor recreational space for all ages to connect and learn about health, wellness and safety.

 

Visiting CAPS

CAPS will be located in Knoxville, one of the South Pittsburgh Hilltop neighborhoods. The space will open to the public from dawn to dusk.  

 

For more information about CAPS and ways that you can support,  please contact the Brashear Association, Inc. at 412-431-2236 or support@brashearassociation.org.  Click the donate button at the top of the page to make a secure donation. 

Thank you for your support. 

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