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Sustainable Community Development Products or informational resources related to developing industrial and economic resources in ways that meet community needs while protecting the regenerative capacity of the natural environment 10000 Friends of Pennsylvania committed to promoting land use policies and actions that will enable Pennsylvania to strengthen its diverse urban, suburban, and rural communities and reduce sprawl EAC Network searchable directory of Environmental Advisory Councils that advise the local planning commission, park & recreation board & elected officials on the protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of natural resources within its territorial limits Keystone Principles fosters sustainable economic development & conservation of resources through the state’s investments in Pennsylvania’s diverse communities Office of Community Revitalization & Local Government Support facilitates the revitalization of communities by promoting policies & initiatives that foster a climate of environmentally sound, sustained economic growth Pennsylvania Land Trust Association offers model documents for many types of easements with alternative & optional provisions Smart Communities Network menu of information and services on how a community can adopt sustainable development as a strategy for well-being Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals seeks to educate landowners, managers, decision makers & youth about sustainable natural resource management Center for Sustainable Communities provide a forum for county officials to work with other government leaders, the private sector & communities to develop policies & programs that lead to economic enhancement, environmental stewardship & social well being Livable Neighborhood Program designed to assist local government and non-profits in delivering services & improving the overall livability of the community Local Governments for Sustainability tips for local governments making the transition to sustainability Main Street Program providing assistance, information & leadership to organizations around the country to restore prosperity & vitality to downtowns & neighborhood business districts Smart Growth Network invests time, attention, and resources in restoring community & vitality to center cities & older suburbs while focusing on pedestrian, transportation, housing & commercial growth issues Natural Lands Trust provides informational resources for land protection, conservation planning, "green" community growth & land management

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