Launch Party: Pittsburgh’s AI Map of Civic Learning Opportunities

For the past year, young people across Pittsburgh have been researching, dreaming, designing, and testing a new way to navigate the city. Young people have helped design the tools our city can use to support them.

Now, we’re launching it together.

During this celebration, we’ll:

• Meet the teen creators, testers, and storytellers
• Experience the AI-powered map tool live
• Hear how young people shaped the design—from idea to prototype to launch
• Explore Pittsburgh’s youth-serving organizations and programs
• Share ideas for future features, partnerships, and youth-led improvements
• Connect with educators, civic partners, community organizations, and peers
• Enjoy youth-led storytelling, snacks, music, and celebration

Together, we’ll celebrate what’s been built, what’s possible, and the future of youth-powered innovation in Pittsburgh.

Why It Matters

Young people shouldn’t have to luck into opportunity. They should be able to see it, shape it, and share it.

This AI-supported map is:

• Built with and for teens
• Rooted in youth voice, belonging, and agency
• Designed to surface real opportunities across neighborhoods
• A tool to strengthen connections between youth, schools, and community partners
• A foundation to deepen civic imagination across the region

This launch marks a new chapter in Pittsburgh’s commitment to being a place where young people feel seen, supported, and able to thrive.

Who Should Come

• Teens and young adults (14–22)
• Educators and school partners
• Youth-serving organizations + community mentors
• Civic leaders and neighbors invested in youth thriving
• Anyone excited about creativity, learning, and the future of Pittsburgh

Event Highlights

• Youth Showcase: voices, ideas, videos + prototypes
• AI Map Demo: explore the tool with student guides
• Community Vision Wall: what opportunity should look like next
• “Design the Future” table: vote on future map features
• Youth media booth
• Celebration + certificates for youth contributors