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Founded in 1996, Brean Associates represents an alliance of experienced professionals specializing in community planning and public participation. Karen’s strong relationships throughout the region allow the firm to expand as necessary to meet specific project needs. The firm is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program and is a PennDOT Engineering and Construction Management System Business Partner.
 
Over the past 20 years, Brean Associates has built a solid reputation through three core strengths:
  • Fair and neutral facilitation;
  • Bridging the gap between stakeholder involvement and technical expertise; and
  • Navigating complex systems to reach consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Our work in the news

6/1/16 - Post-Gazette - Housing Task Force: $10 Million Pittsburgh Trust Fund Needed​ (Affordable Housing Needs Assessment)

12/28/15 - Post-Gazette - Diana Nelson Jones' Walkabout: In East Liberty, a desire to go green (Larimer/East Liberty Park)

12/17/16 - Print - Larimer Residents Share their Vision for New Park (Larimer/East Liberty Park)

​10/22/15 - WESA - 9,500 Vacant Lots In Pittsburgh Could Soon Be Ready For Adoption (Vacant Lot Toolkit)
Community members and local experts get together to plan a new park system for the Larimer and East Liberty neighborhoods on Dec. 9. Residents voiced their concerns and shared their opinions at the meeting, which was organized as a reflection of the transparent community planning process. Look to page 8 for more photos from the workshop. Photo by Seth Finch.
1/1/16 - The Bulletin - Larimer and East Liberty communities make plans for new park system (Larimer/East Liberty Park)