August 28, 2017
From Planning to Approval: A Net Zero Solution Join us for this free webinar replay that will examine Forest Hills’ decision to build a state-of-the-art municipal building. When Forest Hills Borough was faced with the declination of various municipal buildings, it was time to take action. The borough building has […]
August 24, 2017
Technical Resources for Sustainable Stormwater Mitigation Strategies The video and resources from this event are available for free. Please enjoy this free video provided by Local Government Academy and the Sustainable Community Development Network. Beth Dutton and Sara Rectenwald of 3 Rivers Wet Weather (3RWW) will provide an overview of the […]
June 29, 2017
ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Community Development with Urban Agriculture – Release of Model Ordinance Registration is Closed FREE Urban agriculture is increasingly recognized as a beneficial tool for municipalities to achieve goals such as increasing civic participation, complying with storm-water regulations, revitalizing neighborhoods, addressing food scarcity, increasing economic opportunity, and achieving sustainability […]
June 29, 2017
ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants: Fostering Community, Health, and Prosperity Registration is Closed FREE Join the Sustainable Community Development Network (SCDN), Local Government Academy and Rebecca Bykoski, manager of the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant program, to learn how restaurants can contribute to building a more sustainable community. Restaurants are places where […]
June 26, 2017
ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Improve Access to Healthy Food and Create a Better Sense of Place with a Well Managed Farmers Market Registration is Closed FREE Farmers markets have historically played a role in weaving together the social and economic fabric of communities. Farmers markets today still play the role of creating […]
May 22, 2017
ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Empowering Small Businesses: Sustainable Small Business Designation Registration is Closed FREE Join Kaity Baril of Sustainable Pittsburgh and the Local Government Academy in this webinar to learn about applied sustainability actions and measures for small businesses in your community. The Sustainable Small Business Designation program, one of the […]
May 22, 2017
Open Streets: Streets for People, Sharing Resources, and Transforming Communities Thursday, June 8th 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Registration is Closed FREE Open Streets events temporarily transform streets from places where cars are the dominate mode of transportation to family friendly linear parks. Events remove automobile traffic for 3 to […]
March 14, 2017
ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Using TDR’s to Generate Revenue from Dedicated Green Space and Other Undeveloped Land Uses/Types Registration is Closed FREE Contact: Jim Price @ [email protected] or 412-259-5331 if you have any questions A Sustainable Development Academy program presented by the Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Sustainable Community Development Network This archived […]
March 8, 2017
ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Managing Marcellus: Industry Trends and Regulatory Updates Free, Registration is Closed (A Managing Marcellus program presented by the Local Government Academy and Washington & Jefferson College’s Shale Gas Knowledge Hub) This webinar, presented for local government leaders and citizens in Southwestern Pennsylvania, updates participants on shale gas industry […]