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Resource Library 

With so much information available, it can be overwhelming to even know where to start your project development journey. To save you some time, the Hub developed a curated but comprehensive resource library to provide a one-stop clearinghouse of free resources to help you develop your projects. ​Resources compiled include reports, data tools, toolkits, articles, case studies, videos, and more from local, regional, and national private and public organizations.

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Do you have a resource that you would like published ? Take a moment and submit it here.

 

If you have any other questions or suggestions, please contact Jeremiah Davis at jeremiah@swpahub.org!

CohnReznick

New Markets Tax Credit Program And Opportunity Zones Map

An Interactive Map that allows you to enter any address and see if your project is located in an Opportunity Zone and is qualified under the New Markets Tax Credit Program.

Type:

Data Tools, Mapping Tools

Topic(s):

Economic Development

Link to Resource

Center for Neighborhood Technology

AllTransit

AllTransit increases our understanding of the value of transit by going beyond simple measures of "where transit exists" to nuanced interpretations of transit quality. AllTransit analyzes the social benefits of good transit service through the lenses of health, equity, and economic development, and users can rely on this information to improve transit in their own cities

Type:

Data Tools

Topic(s):

Transportation

Link to Resource

PA Solar Center

Guidebook for PA Landowners: Leasing Property for Large-Scale Solar Development

This Guidebook will help landowners navigate the nuances of solar lease agreements from start to finish and highlight important legal, technical, and practical considerations that are part of solar land-leasing

Type:

Reports and Guides

Topic(s):

Energy, Economic Development, Project Development

Link to Resource

Milken Institute

Community Infrastructure Center

The CIC operates as a digital platform that connects community project sponsors with essential resources

Type:

Database

Topic(s):

Community Engagement, Community Planning, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Open Data, Project Development

Link to Resource

United States Census Bureau

Census Data Explorer

Data Explorer by the United States Census Bureau. Primary source data on various topics from demographics, income, employment, health, etc

Type:

Data Tools

Topic(s):

Open Data

Link to Resource

Allegheny County Conservation District

Enviro-Social Mapping Platform

ACCD's new mapping resource brings together environmental, social, government, and infrastructure data in one easy-to-use platform.

Type:

Mapping Tools, Data Tools

Topic(s):

Resilience, Pollution, Open Data

Link to Resource

PA Solar Center

Guidebook for PA Municipalities

This guidebook seeks to inform officials and municipal leaders of typical solar development processes, zoning, and ordinances as well as permitting and incentives. Special emphasis is placed on development and preservation of farmlands and agriculture and the benefits to local communities from solar.

Type:

Reports and Guides

Topic(s):

Economic Development, Energy, Project Development

Link to Resource

ReImagine Appalachia

Community Benefits Materials Bank

A continuously updated repository of community benefits materials

Type:

Toolkits, Case Studies

Topic(s):

Economic Development, Project Development, Community Benefits

Link to Resource

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

Regional Data Center

Primary source data catered directly to the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.

Type:

Data Tools

Topic(s):

Open Data

Link to Resource

Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State Data Center

Primary source data catered directly to Pennsylvania. Various data topics available from education, employment, health, demographics, income, etc

Type:

Data Tools

Topic(s):

Open Data

Link to Resource
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