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links
Berks
County Conservancy
Berks
Conservancy: Home Page,
http://www.berks-conservancy.org/#
Description: The Berks County Conservancy was established as a non-profit membership organization in 1974, with a mission to preserve Berks County's unique cultural and environmental heritage for the benefit of future generations. To fulfill that mission, we have focused our efforts on preserving agricultural land and open space; protecting the quality of our streams and ground water; preserving historic landmarks and scenic landscapes; and by promoting those values which contribute to a sustainable future for our community.
Topics: Historic Preservation, Land Preservation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Code,
http://www.pacode.com/
Description: The Pennsylvania Code is an official publication of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It contains regulations and other documents filed with the Legislative Reference Bureau under the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 769, No. 240) (45 P. S. §§ 1102, 1201-1208 and 1602) and 45 Pa.C.S. Chapters 5, 7 and 9, known as the Commonwealth Documents Law (CDL). It consists of 55 titles. The Pennsylvania Code is arranged by subjects. Each title brings together administrative regulations, court rules or other documents on related subjects.
Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Delaware
and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Delaware
and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor,
http://www.cr.nps.gov/NR/travel/delaware/
Description: The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor was established by the United States Congress in 1988 for its important history and rich and distinctive historic and natural resources. The Corridor, which is also a State Heritage Park, is a joint effort of private groups and interested citizens, county and municipal governments, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal government to conserve its historic and natural resources, and provide appropriate development opportunities for a sustainable future.
Topics: Historic Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources
Heritage
Parks,
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/heritageparks/
Description: State Heritage Parks are large geographic regions or corridors of the Commonwealth that span two or more counties. These areas contain a multitude of cultural, historic, recreational, natural, and scenic resources of state and national significance that collectively exemplify the industrial heritage of Pennsylvania. Through regional partnerships and public grassroots planning strategies, these resources are identified, protected enhanced, and promoted to strengthen regional economies through increased tourism, creation of new jobs and stimulation of public and private partnerships for new investment opportunities.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Department
of Transportation
Cultural
Resources Management Program,
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Penndot/Bureaus/Cultural%20Resources.nsf/frmCulturalRes?OpenFrameSet&Frame...
Description: The cultural resources homepage for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is designed to accomplish a number of important goals. First, it's intended to provide visitors with an overview of the Department's cultural resources program. It's also intended as a vehicle to disseminate the results of our archaeological investigations, bridge and structures inventories and recordations, and other research results. The site should also help to further some of our most important management goals such as the marketing of historic bridges scheduled for replacement, and gathering public comment on our program and our projects.
Topics: Historic Preservation, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Department
of Transportation
Scenic
Byways Program,
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/bureaus/planres.nsf/frmBPlanningResearch?OpenFrameSet&Frame=contents&Src...
Description: Pennsylvania Byways are designated by PENNDOT in support of local planning efforts to enhance and improve the visual impact of specific routes, maintain the natural resources and intrinsic qualities along specific routes, and educate residents and visitors on the history and culture of the Commonwealth.
Topics: Historic Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Department
of Transportation
Transportation
Enhancements Program,
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/internet/secinet.nsf/frmPage2GeneralInformation?OpenFrameSet&Frame=contents&Src...
Description: The Transportation Enhancements Program provides the opportunity to create or embellish facilities, uses and activities that enhance the quality of life across the Commonwealth. PENNDOT embraces Transportation Enhancements as a key part of its role in the community building process.
Topics: Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Friends
of the Delaware Canal
Friends
of the Delaware Canal,http://www.fodc.org/
Description:
The Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent, nonprofit organization
working to restore, preserve, and improve the Delaware Canal and its surroundings.
Topics: Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Transportation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage
Conservancy
Welcome
to Heritage Conservancy,
http://heritageconservancy.org/
Description: Heritage Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving our natural and historic heritage. Founded in 1958, it was concern for the rapid loss of open space in Bucks County which led to the formation of the Bucks County Park Foundation, known today as Heritage Conservancy.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Historic
Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
The
Historic Preservation Trust Of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,
http://www.hptrust.org/
Description:
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County exists to preserve
and protect historically significant buildings and places in Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania, so as to insure that the County's rich heritage
and unique character, which contribute to its livability, economic well
being and quality of life, are passed on to future generations.
Topics: Historic Preservation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Heritage Valley Authority
Lackawanna
Heritage Valley Authority,
http://www.lhva.org/
Description:
The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA) is a partnership of government,
business, civic organizations, and individuals dedicated to the development
of the region's historic, cultural, natural and economic resources through
preservation, education and promotion of our heritage.
Topics: Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Highway Heritage Corridor
Lincoln
Highway Heritage Corridor,
http://www.lhhc.org/
Description:
The mission of the nonprofit Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor is to identify,
conserve, promote, and interpret the cultural, historical, natural, recreational
and economic resources along the historic Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania's
Westmoreland, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin and Adams Counties.
Topics: Historic Preservation, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission
PHMC:
Bureau for Historic Preservation,
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bhp/overview.asp?secid=25
Description: The Bureau administers the state's historic preservation program as authorized by the Pennsylvania History Code and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and is guided by advisory boards and The Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Plan. The role of the Bureau is to identify and protect the architectural and archaeological resources of Pennsylvania. Our responsibility is to work with individuals, communities, local governments and state and federal agencies to educate Pennsylvanians about our heritage and its value, to build better communities through preservation, to provide strong leadership, both individually and through partnerships, and to insure the preservation of Pennsylvania's heritage.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's
Unified Judicial System
Court
Opinions Postings,
http://www.courts.state.pa.us/Index/Opinions/IndexOpinions.asp
Description: Postings of Pennsylvania Court Opinions.
Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Preservation
Alliance of Greater Philadelphia
Preservation
Alliance of Greater Philadelphia,
http://www.preservationalliance.com/
Description: The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia actively promotes the appreciation, protection, and revitalization of the Philadelphia region's historic buildings, communities, and landscapes.
Topics: Historic Preservation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Preservation
Pennsylvania
Welcome
to Preservation Pennsylvania,
http://www.preservationpa.org/FrameHome.htm
Description: Preservation Pennsylvania, through creative partnerships, targeted educational and advocacy programs, advisory assistance, and special projects, assists Pennsylvania communities to protect and utilize the historic resources they want to preserve for the future.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
Canal Association
Schuylkill
Canal Association,
http://www.schuylkillcanal.com/
Description: The mission of the Schuylkill Canal Association is to preserve, maintain and appropriately restore the Schuylkill Canal and its surrounding lands and manmade structures; to encourage wide public use of the area and an appreciation of its natural environment; to seek ways to further general education in the area's history; to provide facilities and enhanced settings for various kinds of passive recreation; to seek support of individuals and private organizations, and of local, regional, state and federal governments, to achieve these goals; and to solicit, receive and expend funds for such purposes.
Topics:
Healthy Communities, Historic
Preservation, Transportation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
River Heritage Area
Schuylkill
River Heritage Area,
http://www.schuylkillriver.org/home.asp
Description: With the 128-mile Schuylkill River as its spine, our Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area is alive with a remarkable diversity of historic, recreational and cultural attractions. Along "the Revolutionary River," visitors can shadow the birth of our nation from the cobblestone streets and fabled landmarks of old Philadelphia to the huts and hollows of Valley Forge. Upstream you'll find a wealth of historic places, quaint river towns, abundant parks and access points to the river and trails, and year-round festivals and activities.
Topics:
Healthy Communities, Historic
Preservation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Smart
Growth Network
Pennsylvania
Smart Growth News Articles,
http://www.smartgrowth.org/news/bystate.asp?state=PA&res=800
Description: Listing of news articles relating to smart growth issues in a specific state.
Topics: Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Southwestern
Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Association
Path
of Progress Home Page,
http://www.sphpc.org/
Description: SPHPC is an entity that was created to direct the preservation of the resources of southwestern Pennsylvania. An important part of the SPHPC's mandate is to devise creative ways to protect, interpret, and manage the industrial and cultural heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania. This partnership requires the efforts and resources of local, regional, state and federal agencies, the private sector, and most importantly the residents of the region to combine promotion and preservation of the region's resources.
Topics:
Historic Preservation, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
White
Clay Watershed Association
White
Clay Watershed Association,
http://home.ccil.org/~wcwa/
Description: The White Clay Watershed Association is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to the protection and improvement of the environmental quality of the White Clay Creek and valley.
Topics: Historic Preservation, Land Preservation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Delaware, Pennsylvania
Wissahickon
Valley Watershed Association
Wissahickon
Valley Watershed Assoc. Home Page,
http://www.wvwa.org/
Description: Since 1957, the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association has been the leader in protecting the open space of the Wissahickon Valley, in enhancing its water quality, and in educating people of all ages about environmental concerns. During this time, WVWA, a nonprofit conservation group, has preserved hundreds of scenic acres for future generations, and has worked to ensure prudent management of the natural resources throughout the Wissahickon watershed.
Topics: Historic Preservation, Land Preservation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Smart Growth Network
Smart growth& cultural resource planning, www.wisconsinhistory.org
Description: Planning ahead for historic preservation.
Topics: land preservation and historic preservation, planning&zoning, transportation, housing
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
National Park Service
Rehabilitating historic storefronts, www2.cr.nps.gov
Description: Historical overview, evaluating bldg, deciding on course of action.
Topics: land preservation/historic preservation, planning&zoning, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
National Park Service
Preservation of historic barns, www2.cr.nps.gov
Description: Historic value, understanding, and repair of barns.
Topics: land preservation/historic preservation, planning&zoning, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
National Park Service
Protecting cultural landscapes, www2.cr.nps.gov
Description: Preservation planning and strategy for cultural landscapes.
Topics: land preservation/historic preservation, planning&zoning-zonig, transportation, ag&rural change, What You Can Do,
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Reclaim PA
Green Remaining and reclamation technology, www.dep.state.pa.us
Description: Update on green remining technology.
Topics: land preservation/historic preservation, planning&zoning, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
DEP
Environmental Good Samaritan Act, 164.156.71.80/VWRQ.asp
Description: Encouraging landowners to reclaim old mines without fear of liability.
Topics: land preservation/historic preservation, planning&zoning, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension
Using employment data to better understand your economy, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: 6 Tools w/explanation to understand your economy.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension
Farmland protection and GIS, lal.cas.psu.edu/
Description: How GIS helps PA prioritize farmland for preservation.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
National Governors Assn
Attacking sprawl by revitalizing older communities, www.nga.org
Description: Benefits of Brownfield redevelopment of older communitites.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Maryland, Massachussetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
National Governors Assn
Fixing It First: Improving present infrasturcture, www.nga.org
Description: Build/maintain present assets before creating new ones.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania, Massachussetts, Delaware, Maryland
Western PA Conservancy
WPC Land use policies and guidelines, www.paconserve.or
Description: Specific guidelines for use of WPC lands.
Topics: land preservation, water, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Growing with Green Infrastructure, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: What is green infrastructure how to create and sustain.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Open Space is a community investment, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: The case for open space as a huge community asset.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Implementing a municipal open space progam, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: A guide for Pennsylvania municipalities.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Public Finance for Open Space:Guide for PA, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: Why invest in open space; ways to fund the investment.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Regional Open Space priorities report, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: Identifies, prioritizes, recommends protection strategies for natural resources, agricultural, recreational lands in southeastern PA.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Using conservation easements to preserve open space: Guide for PA, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: All about easements; how to acquire an benefits.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Landowners options for protecting family lands, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: Four common strategies for preserving land.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Heritage Conservancy
Conservation easements: Q & A, www.heritageconservancy.org
Description: Commonly asked questions about easementsf.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Urban vacan lot redevelopment, www.lincolninst.edu
Description: Challenges and progress ...
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, ag&rural change, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachussetts
DCNR
Greenways: An action plan for creating connections, www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Description: Coordinated and strategic approach to creating connections throughs greenways in the state.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, water, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Smart Growth Network
Smart growth audit of zoning code and subdivision regulations, www.sgli.org
Description: Final report,analysis and proposed recommendations.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, water, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Municipal implementation tool #1: TOD, www.dvrpc.org
Description: Transit oriented development: recognize the importance of rail and bus to community,and plan to better shape development to serve these needs.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, water, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, historic preservation, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Municipal implementation tool #3: Multi-municipal planning, www.dvrpc.org
Description: Neighboring communites developing shared vision and coordinating planning in many areas .
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, healthy communities, transportation, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Municipal implementation tool #4: Residential Infill Development, www.dvrpc.org
Description: IV is the recycling of vacant or underutilized lands within cities and suburbs.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Municipal implementation tool #5: Impact Fees, www.dvrpc.org
Description: Finding creative and equitable funding fees.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Municipal implementation tool #8: Transfer of Development Rights, www.dvrpc.org
Description: A tool that can be adopted to conserve land: agricultural, environmentally sensitive and necessary open space ..
Topics: land preservation, historic preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance, www.dvrpc.org
Description: Riparian corridor conservation overlay- definition and use.
Topics: land preservation, historic preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Transfer of development rights , www.dvrpc.org
Description: Procedural requirements for voluntary TDR.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Open Space Design, www.dvrpc.org
Description: Open space requirements and regulations.
Topics: land preservation, housing, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Flexible Development Ordinance, www.dvrpc.org
Description: Flexible development options.
Topics: land preservation, housing, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Agricultural Zoning, www.dvrpc.org
Description: Definitions, design and development of agricultrual zones.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, water, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Planning services to protect open space and natural resources, www.dvrpc.org
Description: DVRPC assists communities in identifying their vision, setting goals, and charting a path.
Topics: land preservation, historic preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
DVRPC
Transportation Improvement Plan FY 2005 Executive Summary, www.dvrpc.org
Description: General overview of TIP,what it is and what projects will be developed in the near future.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
National Assn Realtors
Public Opinion Strategies Survey - Affordable housing, www.realtor.org
Description: Survey of key findings from nationwide survey .
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, water, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Diagnosing Cities: Lessons from America, www.brookings.org
Description: Power Point: Delivering Sustainable Communities Summit.
Topics: land preservation, historic preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Back to Prosperity: A competitve agenda for renewing PA-Exec Summary, www.brookings.org
Description: Outlining the challenges for PA's revitalization .
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, healthy communities, water, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Renewing older PA: Why it matters! Section 1, www.brookings.org
Description: It matters because of PA's history and contribution to the USA.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Development trends in the Commomwealth -Section 2, www.brookings.org
Description: PA is barely growing .and aging fast!.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
The consequences of how PA is growing! Section 3, www.brookings.org
Description: Sprawl is degrading the state's natural landscape, and costing the taxpayers and local govt millions ..
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Behind the trends: Historical & political influences Section 4, www.brookings.org
Description: Fragmented governance; weak planning; haphazard investments; shifting economy ..
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Pulling it all together: Section 5, www.brookings.org
Description: Numerous conclusions to rebuild a new PA .
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Back to Prosperity: A policy agenda - Section 6, www.brookings.org
Description: Plan for a competitive future; focus the state's investments; promote large scale reinvestment in older communities; renew state and regional governance..
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Conclusion - section 7, www.brookings.org
Description: PA needs to look back in order to move forward!.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Pennsylvania's Brownfields program, www.brookings.org
Description: An overview of the brownfields challenge in PA.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Brookings Institute
Redefining urban and suburban America, www.brookings.org
Description: Power Point: General demographic trends in the US and how they affect metropolitan areas.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, fiscal impact/taxation, historic preservation, transportation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Metro Institute at VA Tech
The Edgeless City and Philadelphia, www.mi.vt.edu
Description: Article [book]: Philadelphia is and edgeless city???.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, water, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Land Use Planning - Municipal Commissions #2, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: The role of municipal commissions in land use regulation.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Land Use Plan - County Planning Agencies #3, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: Role of county planners in land use decisions.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Land Use Plan - Comprehensive Plan #4, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: Comprehensive plan - most important tool for land use planning and local governance.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Land Use Plan - Zoning #5, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: How zoning regulations control different uses of land in community.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Land Use Plan - Training Local Govt Officials, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: Why training for local officials is imperative .
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Land Use Plan - Barriers to Effective Planning #8, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: What are the barriers to effective land use planning.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Land Use Plan - How effective is land use planning in PA? #10, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: How effective is the land use planning process in PA?.
Topics: land preservation presevation, planning&zoning, water, historic preservation, ag&rural change, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension -CAS
Managing your restored Wetland, pubs.cas.psu.edu
Description: Where and How wetland restoration is possible; ecological concepts etc .
Topics: land preservation, water, planning&zoning, historic preservation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Chesapeake Bay Program
Chesapeake Bay Agreement, www.chesapeakebay.net
Description: Overview of goals & priority commitments for living resources; water quality; development; governance et al.
Topics: land preservation, water, planning&zoning, historic preservation, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Chesapeake Bay Program
DID YOU KNOW? Facts about the Chesapeake Bay, www.chesapeakebay.net
Description: Numerous facts and features of the Chesapeake Bay.
Topics: land preservation, water, planning&zoning, historic preservation, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Chesapeake Bay Program
Chesapeake Bay: How is it doing?, www.chesapeakebay.net
Description: In depth power point on the state of the Chesapeake Bay.
Topics: land preservation, water, planning&zoning, historic preservation, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Exec Council sets up watershed financing authority, www.bayjournal.com
Description: Bay cleanup leaders took first step toward a watershed wide authority ...
Topics: land preservation, water, planning&zoning, historic preservation, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
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