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Pioneer Valley Growth Business Study Released
Submitted by mgoren-watts on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 09:49
As one of the workforce related products of the Sustainable Knowledge Corridor HUD Sustainable Communities Initiative, the UMass Donahue Institute just released a report examining trends in business growth in the Massachusetts portion of the Knowledge Corridor. The report, Pioneer Valley Growth Study, focuses specifically on those businesses in the region which are growth oriented. The sponsors of this st
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Sustainable Knowledge Corridor Consortium Meeting
Submitted by emoos on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 14:17
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
1:00 PM
Goodwin College
One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, Connecticut
March 6th Meeting Notes
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Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership’s 2013 “State of the Region” Conference
Submitted by mgoren-watts on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:37
Register Now and Save the Date! The Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership’s 2013 “State of the Region” Conference will be held Friday, June 7, 201.
Here are some details (see full information here):
7:45 a.m., Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:10 to 10:45 a.m., Program
The Marriott, 28 Day Hill Rd.,
Windsor, Conn. (Rte. 91, exit 38)
Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Housing Planning Grants in CT
Submitted by emoos on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 14:29
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) has received a HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant that includes $118,000 for grants to municipalities to support the creation of zoning regulations for affordable housing development, or mixed use development that includes an affordable housing component. CRCOG anticipates funding 3-4 technical assistance grants under this program. Work funded by the grant must be completed by December 31, 2013. The goal of the grant program is to support local development practices which advance the pr
Four New Regional Plans for Pioneer Valley Available
Submitted by David Elvin on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 13:50
Four new and updated regional plans for the Pioneer Valley are now available for public comment. Topics include Housing, Land Use, Environment and Sustainable Transportation.
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Transit-oriented, walkable places held real estate values better
Submitted by David Elvin on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 11:09
A new research paper determined that residential properties near transit stations in five major cities across the US maintained their values significantly better than properties outside of "transit sheds." Read more here.
Transit-Oriented Development Best Practices Library
Submitted by David Elvin on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 17:10
Our project partner, the Center for Transit Oriented Development, has produced a useful compilation of recent best practices for transit-oriented development that are most relevant to the Sustainable Knowledge Corridor region. Download below.
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Healthy Snacks in School - New Rules Being Considered
Submitted by David Elvin on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 10:03
Healthy school food guidelines for kids proposed by USDA. New "Smart Snacks in School" proposal to ensure vending machines, snack bars include healthy choices. 39 states already put limits on sugar snacks and drinks in schools; new rule would extend this so that federally-subsidized school meals would offer children more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
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Food Sector Promising for New Jobs
Submitted by David Elvin on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 09:38
New report from Massachusetts Workforce Alliance "Local Food, Local Jobs: Job Growth and Creation in the Pioneer Valley Food System" finds the regional food system is a promising sector for economic growth -- especially if you want to get some dirt under your finger nails! Project partners include PVPC, Communities Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), and others.
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Pioneer Valley Climate Action and Clean Energy Plan Draft Available
Submitted by David Elvin on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 10:44
The draft Climate Action and Clean Energy Plan for the Pioneer Valley is now available for public review and comments. The plan includes the first greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for the region; GHG reduction scenarios and mitigation strategies; an update to the PVPC's 2008 Clean Energy Plan; detailed analysis of vulnerabilities to extreme weather, flooding and other climate-related impacts; and strategies to adapt roads, water systems and other infrastructure to better withstand these events.
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