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| The Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County
is a community-based private non-profit located at the University of Pittsburgh
at Greensburg. 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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Community-Based Brownfields Redevelopment
Join the Smart Growth Partnership for free training! May 21, 2008 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg 250 Millstein Library Too often, community groups and residents of low-income communities are left out of the brownfield redevelopment process. > More
Public Notice - New Horizons
A Public Hearing will be held on the Westmoreland County Greenways and Blueways Plan on May 22, 2008, 1:30pm, in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Westmoreland County Courthouse, 40 N. > More
2008 Allegheny Energy / Smart Growth Partnership Annual Awards Dinner
Please join us in recognizing smart growth developments, plans and individuals/groups in Westmoreland County that have distinguished themselves by achiving the smart growth cause at its sixth Annual Awards Dinner. > More
Local Tax Forum
Many people have strong opinions about local taxes. They might believe that some local taxes are fair and that others are unfair. Being able to describe why they view these taxes this way is important, particularly as Pennsylvania considers reforming its local tax structure. > More
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Community Building
By Christopher "Cole" Hons From organic farming to land-use planning, these redevelopment initiatives depend on group participation, hard work -- and Penn State expertise. > More
An Economic Plan for the Commonwealth: Unleashing the Assets of Metropolitan Pennsylvania
March 31, 2008 -- In Pennsylvania, the next major presidential primary state, concerns about the economy loom large as global competition, economic restructuring, and an aging workforce threaten the state’s ability to prosper. > More
Developer awaits state OK on plan to improve Route 19
Sunday, March 30, 2008 By Crystal Ola A bare-bones proposal to create a transportation improvement district in July 2006 has been fleshed out somewhat and is once again a topic of discussion in South Strabane. > More
Rebounding Youghiogheny River named DCNR’s 'River of the Year'
DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis recently named the Youghiogheny River as the commonwealth’s River of the Year for 2008. The designation recognizes the watershed’s shift from a threatened past to a promising recreational future and its role in Western Pennsylvania history. > More
The Greening of Vandergrift
A small town in Western Pennsylvania attracted global notice a century ago for its unusual birth and trendsetting features. Now, in partnership with Pitt, that same town -- which declined in the steel bust -- may once again become a model for innovation. > More
New Web site aims to inspire Pennsylvanians to conserve, protect, enjoy natural resources
Governor Edward G. Rendell recently announced the search for Pennsylvanians who make everyday efforts to conserve natural resources to share their stories and get inspiration from others through the new iConserve Pennsylvania initiative. > More
American Planning Association Honors Pittsburgh Area’s “Project Region” with National Excellence Award
Pittsburgh, PA - The American Planning Association has announced that Project Region , developed by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, is the recipient of their 2008 national award for Public Outreach in the planning process. The American Planning Association is the largest organization of its kind in the world with approximately 25,000 members working to advance best practices in urb > More
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