The authors call for a twenty-first century localism, one attuned to the needs of all citizens, including those in rural America. New norms of growth, governance, and finance will emerge fostering a path toward a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive society.

This report examines a variety of socio-economic trends in Pennsylvania and makes recommendations about Pennsylvania's future. The study includes profiles of nine metropolitan areas including Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton, and York. Funded by the Heinz Endowments and the William Penn Foundation. Description based on content as of: March 8, 2004.

This document represents an amended plan that three municipalities (Oil Creek Township, Hydetown Borough, City of Titusville) can use as a basis for a land-use sharing agreement.

The “implementable comprehensive plan” approach has become a standard in Pennsylvania. Its introduction by Denny Puko at PA DCED and pioneering by consultant Jim Pashek contributed to a growth in practical and results-oriented planning over the last ten years. Interest in implementable planning grew mainly by a training course and workbook, scattered printed materials, and word of mouth…until now. A definitive guide is now available: Off the...