Officials with the Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County conceived the project, selected the locations to photograph and enlisted Newill.Discover Westmoreland drew upon county funding for the 250th anniversary to foot the $1,500 bill for printing 1,500 posters. The poster was a spin-off from another 250th anniversary effort led by the Smart Growth Partnership: creation of an interactive online map that highlights and provides information about various assets located … [Read more...]

Oct. 23, 2023 – Delmont council approves transportation plan aimed at improving pedestrian, bike infrastructure "...it’s not just about the long-range growth plan, according to Penn State Extension Community Development Coordinator John Turack. “The plan helps you better prioritize your town’s resources,” Turack said. “And beyond that, once you have a plan, people can look at it and make individual decisions about how it affects their lives. And they may have their own resources they … [Read more...]

Smart Growth was recently featured in a Tribune Review article, noting its role in the new Westmoreland County Asset Mapping project. Here is an excerpt from the article: "Westmoreland County has its fair share of parks, schools, churches, nonprofits, historic sites and entertainment venues. Now, people are able to see at a glance how close they are to such points of interest through a county asset mapping project that is underway in conjunction with the county’s yearlong 250th anniversary … [Read more...]

Smart Growth office coordinator and grant writer Leanne Griffith passed away after a long and brave battle with liver cancer on August 24, 2022 Prior to joining Smart Growth, Leanne worked as a middle school teacher for Indiana Area Junior High School. She held a B.S. in biology and general science education from Penn State University and a teaching certification from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She previously worked as a dairy farmer, as the conservation educator at the Westmoreland … [Read more...]

Thank you to all who attended in person, virtually, or simply in spirit at the Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County 20th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. The celebration, held at J. Roy Houston Conservation Center and Pavilion in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, brought together our partners, funders, and community members to highlight the Smart Growth Partnership's achievements and highlights from the past 20 years. Frank Cassell, Allen Kukovich, Linda McKenna … [Read more...]