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| The Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County
is a community-based private non-profit located at the Penn State Extension.
We believe that the land we use today is being borrowed from our
children and our children's children. Therefore we are guided by the principle that
communities need to make good long-term decisions about where, when and how they
should grow. We seek to encourage growth that improves the quality of life for our
current residents and businesses, but will also insure vibrant, high quality growth
for future generations in Westmoreland County. |
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Housing Alliance's Monthly Legislative Briefing Conference Call
The Housing Alliance will hold a Legislative Briefing by conference call on WEDNESDAY, March 10 from 11:00 - 12:00. The call-in number is 866-740-1260 Code: 2811137. All interested parties are welcome to join the call. > More
Forum on Using Land Banks to Fight Blight
Learn about using land banks to deal with blight from Dan Kildee, the leading national expert on land banking. Dan is a warm, funny, entertaining, speaker. He’ll talk about what PA can learn from Michigan’s experience fighting blight. > More
Certified, Credible Sustainable Products: Innovation in Manufacturing Workshop
This workshop features manufacturers and purchasers who have successfully achieved sustainable product certification as well as guidance on the certification process itself. Two panels of high profile industry leaders provide details on the benefits of certification -- in terms of financial payback, regulatory risk minimization, and, most importantly, as an innovation driver for tapping into growi > More
New Opportunities for Rental Assistance Webinar
Join a Virtual Brown Bag Webinar on New Opportunities for Rental Assistance. 15,000 Pennsylvanians are homeless. 300 Pennsylvanians are in nursing homes throughout the Commonwealth because there is a shortage of accessible homes they can afford. > More
The Impact of Marcellus Shale: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply? Webinar
The webinar is part of an ongoing series of workshops addressing issues related to the state’s Marcellus shale gas boom. When: March 18, 2010, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Presenter: Timothy Kelsey, Penn State Cooperative Extension state program leader for economic and community development. > More
Buying & Selling Homes: A Rural Perspective
A Workshop for Realtors, Homebuyers, & Sellers Continuing Education Workshop for Real Estate Agents When: March 18, 2010, 8:00 am - 1:45 pm Where: Greensburg Country Club Questions? > More
Sustainable Development Academy: Putting Energy Savings to Work in Your Municipality
This program is intended for those who work to incorporate energy saving practices into older buildings. The program is geared towards municipal buildings, but is also applicable for other community organizations, such as churches, schools, and libraries. > More
Course in Community Planning (3-Part Program)
This course is designed for new and veteran planning commissioners, local elected and appointed officials, and others, to learn how to carry out their responsibilities under the PA Municipalities Planning Code. > More
Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater Management
Choose an afternoon or evening workshop featuring ways to incorporate stormwater management at your home When: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. OR 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (choose which time you prefer) Where: Westmoreland Conservation District Headquarters (barn) at Donohoe Center, Greensburg Learn how to “read” the unique physical features of your property%85uncove > More
TRAIL TOWN PRESERVATION MEETINGS
The Trail Town Program in conjunction with Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and Preservation Pennsylvania will kick off preservation planning this month in the towns of West Newton, Connellsville, Ohiopyle, Confluence, Rockwood, and Meyersdale. Public meetings will be held March 30 and 31. Residents, businesses, local leaders, and trail friends are encouraged to attend and t > More
Simple Upgrades for a GREENER, Leaner Government
Don’t miss this exciting breakfast event featuring a panel discussion about incorporating sustainable upgrades at the municipal level, along with the related positive economic impacts on our region. > More
2010 National Planning Conference
Hundreds of planning directors from across the country and around the globe attend APA’s National Planning Conference each year. They know they can depend on its value and quality. > More
PMPEI 2010Train-the-Trainer Session
The PA Municipal Planning Education Institute will hold a train-the-trainer class to prepare new instructors to teach The Course in Community Planning. If you are interested in helping local planning and zoning officials learn how to effectively carry out their planning responsibilities consider becoming a PMPEI Certified Instructor. > More
PSATS’ 88th Annual Educational Conference
Townships: Don’t miss the biggest and best training and networking opportunity of the year for township supervisors and staff -- plus the opportunity for delegates to help chart PSATS’ legislative course for the coming year. > More
Business of Brownfields 2010 Conference
Plans are underway for the 15th Annual Business of Brownfields Conference (BoB)! The 2010 event will highlight the technical, legal and financial aspects of brownfields reclamation and development, and will feature experience and research-based presentations from stakeholders who are involved with the assessment, cleanup and reuse of abandoned, idled or under-used commercial and industrial sites. > More
2010 Allegheny Energy/Smart Growth Awards Dinner
The Smart Growth Partnership will be recognizing smart growth developments, projects, and individuals/groups that have distinguished themselves by achieving and/or promoting smart growth principles at its eighth Annual Awards Dinner. > More
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Call for Nominations - 2010 Allegheny Energy/Smart Growth Awards
Has your construction project or community development plan distinguished itself by achieving smart growth principles that improve the quality of life in our region? If so, the Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County would like to celebrate it. > More
U.S. Route 30 Master Plan Brochure
The Smart Growth Partnership has released the U.S. Route 30 Master Plan Brochure. Please click on the image below to download and view the document. > More
Trail development hard, but can reap economic benefits
By Marie McCandless, Latrobe Bulletin News Editor March 3, 2010 A National Parks Service outdoor recreation planner last night told about two dozen people at Derry Area High School that planning a trail system is “hard” but can reap economic benefits. > More
Derry to repair police car rather than replace it
By Marie McCandless, Latrobe Bulletin News Editor March 2, 2010 Derry Borough Council last night agreed to repair a borough police cruiser rather than purchase a new vehicle. Replacing the motor in the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will cost just under $2,500. > More
Shoemaking shrinks, but some cobblers hang on
By Paul Paterra TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, March 1, 2010 When Arlington Shoes and Repairs in Jeannette closed in September, another chapter ended in the dying art of shoe repair. Joe Avolio’s death that month led to the closing of the city’s last remaining shoe repair shop, a business he ran for 64 years. > More
River Forest will not be sold at a Westmoreland Sheriff's sale
By The Valley News Dispatch Sunday, February 28, 2010 River Forest will not be sold at a Westmoreland County Sheriff’s sale on Monday, said the president of the three companies that own the 500-acre property. > More
Grant will allow refurbishing of Youghiogheny River Trail
By Jeff Pikulsky TRIBUNE-REVIEW NEWS SERVICE Sunday, February 28, 2010 Part of the Youghiogheny River Trail will be upgraded because of a state grant. A $63,300 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program will help the Regional Trail Corp. > More
Murrysville residents seek access to park
By Tom McGee MURRYSVILLE STAR Friday, February 26, 2010 A group of Murrysville residents who are funding a project to prevent flooding near their homes want permission from the municipality to use part of a local park for the project. > More
Blairsville BiLo to close next month, 40 jobs affected
By Jeff Himler , BLAIRSVILLE DISPATCH Friday, February 26, 2010 The days are numbered for Blairsville’s BiLo supermarket and the 40 jobs it provides there. Late last week, Tops Friendly Markets, which recently purchased the Blairsville market and the majority of other assets held by the bankrupt Penn Traffic Company, announced that the Blairsville BiLo store is slated to close on March 13. > More
Blairsville Borough property optioned for new housing units
By Jeff Himler , BLAIRSVILLE DISPATCH Friday, February 26, 2010 Blairsville Borough Council last week approved an agreement that gives the Housing Authority of Indiana County the option to acquire about 5 acres of borough property along Grandview Avenue for a token $1 consideration. > More
Turtle Creek Stream Valley plan up for discussion
By Paul Paterra TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, February 22, 2010 A group that wants to preserve a slice of the Turtle Creek Stream Valley is looking for help. The Turtle Creek Greenway Plan Study Committee wants to hear ideas about conservation, recreation and restoration potential for about 6 miles of the Turtle Creek Stream Valley. > More
EPA Offers New Round of Smart Growth Implementation Assistance
2010 Request for Letters of Interest (RFLI) The Development, Community, and Environment Division (DCED), known as the Smart Growth Program, in EPA’s Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation is seeking letters of interest from states, regions, and communities that want to develop in ways that reflect the principles of smart growth and meet environmental and other goals. > More
Blairsville eyes property swap for housing project
By Jeff Himler , BLAIRSVILLE DISPATCH Friday, February 19, 2010 Blairsville Borough Council in a special session last night was expected to consider a proposed land swap that would trade up to five acres of unused borough recreational property along Grandview Avenue for the site of the Indiana County Housing Authority’s current Conemaugh Terrace housing complex on West Market Street. > More
Discord voiced over Blairsville authority slot
By Jeff Himler , BLAIRSVILLE DISPATCH Friday, February 19, 2010 Blairsville Borough Council voted 5-1 Tuesday to appoint local engineer James Garvin to a vacant seat on the Blairsville Community Development Authority. > More
USA EPA National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This competition is open to public- and private-sector entities that have successfully used smart growth principles to improve communities environmentally, socially, and economically. > More
Derry eyes sewage fee hike
By Jeff Himler , BLAIRSVILLE DISPATCH Friday, February 12, 2010 Derry Borough is in the process of turning over ownership of its sewage collection and treatment system to the borough’s municipal authority. > More
Opportunity to Identify Recreation and Conservation Enhancements for the Turtle Creek Greenway
Many people living in one of the four municipalities the Turtle Creek Greenway winds through may not even be aware of the treasure in their backyard. A group of local organizations is planning to change this, ensuring that this valuable and viable resource will be around for many generations to come. > More
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