Pennsylvania's manufacturing towns and older, suburban communities were once thriving, diverse and attractive places. But for many decades they have been victims of federal and state policies that have subsidized sprawl. Our aging communities are now experiencing crumbling infrastructure, abandoned Main Streets, loss of jobs, struggling schools, and excessive tax burdens... while newer communities are at risk for unbalanced growth.

On July 16, 2010 a statewide summit will be held at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster. The featured keynote speaker is Myron Orfield, a national expert on regional equity, land use, and municipal governance. The Pennsylvania's gubernatorial candidates, U.S. Senate candidates and members of the federal administration have been invited.

Registration fee is $15 and includes lunch.

For more information and to register: http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=2219.

Building One Pennsylvania Summit - July 16, Lancaster

Grant Writing Workshop - Sept. 20-24, Shamokin Dam

PAHRA Spring Conference and Exhibition - June 6-9