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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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Power of 32 County Community Conversation - Rostraver Township
Please join us at the Rostrave Township Municipal Building, 201 Municipal Drive, Belle Vernon, PA When: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 pm This is even is open to the public and free of charge. > More
Roundtable - Sustainable Communities Regional Grant Planning Program
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced opening of a $100 million sustainable regional planning grant program. According to the International City Management Association, “the regional planning grants will be awarded competitively to multi-jurisdictional and multi-sector partnerships, as well as regional consortia consisting of state and local governments, metropolit > More
Before You Budget: Techniques Elected Officials Can Rely On To Project & Protect Their Community's Financial Stability
Adopting the annual budget is often a daunting task for elected officials. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when determining what is best for the short and long-term health, safety and welfare of your community. > More
Power of 32 Community Conversation - Ligonier Borough
Please join us at the Ligonier Borough Town Hall Community Room, Ligonier, PA When: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 pm This event is open to the public and free of charge. > More
Derry Community Open House Workshop
What do yo uthink? We want your ideas for what the new park should be and how it should look. When: August 7, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: Derry Station Meeting Room (200 West 2nd) For more information, please click here > More
Power of 32 Community Conversation - New Alexandria
Please join us at the New Alexandria Community Center, 207 W. Main Street, New Alexandria When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 6:30 - 9:00 pm This even is open to the public and free of charge. > More
Save the Date - Westmoreland County's 1st Annual Community and Economic Development Summit
Featuring: Distinguished speakers, catered breakfast, lunch, and breakout discussions. Sponsored by: Westmoreland Community Action in collaboration with the Smart Growth Partnership For more information, please contact Ryan Hayden at 724-834-1260 ext. > More
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Meeting spurs interest in novel Power of 32
By Cindy Ekas FOR THE TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, July 28, 2010 More than 30 Fayette County residents gathered Tuesday at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, to outline the challenges, strengths and possibilities of the Greater Pittsburgh region. > More
Drilling ordinance moves forward in North Strabane
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 By Amanda Gillooly North Strabane supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday night to authorize the township solicitor to finalize an ordinance that permits oil and gas drilling as a conditional use. > More
Power of 32 meeting draws 35
By MICHELLE GANASSI michelleg@dailyamerican.com Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:00 AM EDT Tuesday morning Somerset residents were given an opportunity to have a voice in the region’s future. > More
Community discussions to map plan for region
By Tribune-Review Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Two Power of 32 Community Conversation will be held this week in Unity and Murrysville. In the "listening phase" of the Power of 32 project, residents may attend the session to voice their visions for the region’s future. > More
Power of 32 begins idea exchanges
Patrick Buchnowski pbuchnowski@tribdem.com SOMERSET -- The Power of 32 muscled into Somerset County on Tuesday. Power of 32 is a “regional visioning initiative” involving counties in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. > More
Power of 32: Solutions that cross borders
By Jessica Borders Times West Virginian FAIRMONT -- During a public meeting, a group of Marion County community members focused on making positive changes in the region through a shared vision. > More
DEP Marcellus Shale Examiner
In the past three years, Pennsylvania has become the epicenter of natural gas exploration with dozens of companies seeking to capitalize on the abundant natural resources in the Marcellus Shale formation. The consequences of this rapidly growing industry affect us all. > More
32 community conversations
Thursday, July 22, 2010 By Margaret Smykla Organizers of a regional visioning initiative are hoping the 4.2 million residents of 32 counties in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will circle Tuesday on their calendars. > More
Cooperative vision pursued for Alle-Kiski Valley
By Rossilynne Skena , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Last updated: 7:46 am UPPER BURRELL -- The Power of 32 wants residents to close their eyes and imagine life in the Alle-Kiski Valley in 2025. > More
Penn State staffer discusses water risk with gas drilling
By Liz Hayes , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Wednesday, July 21, 2010 ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP -- A Penn State educator advised people living near Marcellus shale natural gas wells to have their drinking water tested before drilling starts. > More
Derry seeks citizen input for proposed parks project
By Jeff Himler , BLAIRSVILLE DISPATCH Friday, July 16, 2010 Area citizens will have a chance on August 7 to share ideas for improving park properties in Derry Borough and potentially linking them to other communities through a proposed system of hiking and biking trails. > More
Developers get night out in Irwin
By Chris Foreman TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, July 16, 2010 Irwin is searching for a few more business owners like Lou Botti. Botti, who has a background in construction and property development, decided last summer to buy the former Isaly’s Bakery and Deli, a Main Street staple for 60 years until its closing in 2006. > More
Westmoreland seeks input on national community development project
By R. A. Monti , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Wednesday, July 14, 2010 One of the largest community development projects of all time is asking local residents for suggestions. The Power of 32 will be holding a Community Conversation meeting at Penn State New Kensington on Tuesday. > More
Local zoning may provide best controls over Marcellus play, webinar speaker says
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With Pennsylvania’s Marcellus shale-gas epoch still in its infancy, some experts doubt we have seen one-tenth of what is yet to come and recommend that municipalities brace themselves for rapid change. > More
Power of 32 links counties
By Cody Francis TRIBUNE-REVIEW Thursday, July 1, 2010 About 20 Westmoreland County residents came together in Jeannette on Wednesday night to discuss the challenges, strengths and future of the region as part of a "regional visioning initiative." The initiative is called the Power of 32, a project that assembles 32 counties from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland for a "regional vision > More
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