What do you do when you’re not satisfied with development efforts in your community? Blog about it and connect with like-minded people to make change. 15211.org started in 2007 and, in less than a year, got more hits a day then community meetings draw in a month. It has a evolved into a virtual community gathering place where police officers get crime tips and neighbors exchange ideas about how to clean up litter and graffiti. As a result of its success, I was named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 people under the age of 40 who are committed to shaping the region.
