States and urban strategies. State urban policy in Pennsylvania: economic development and community conservation strategies

Technical Report · Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:5927593

Christian, C M; Williams, C L

This case study discusses the nature and impact of Pennsylvania's urban strategy to provide a possible model for other States. The study gives a description of Pennsylvania's political, economic, and demographic characteristics and the current issues and problems facing the State and its communities. The origins of the urban strategy and its development are then outlined, including the principal organizations and actors involved. The study explains the content of the State urban strategy, describes the actions and programs proposed, and assesses the impact of the strategy. Although about three-fourths of Pennsylvania's residents are urban, the State has no formal urban policy. The State has a history of involvement in urban problems, its role has been fragmented and its approach has been more functional than comprehensive. Governor Richard Thornburgh's administration has called for major new planning which focuses on economic development and community conservation. Although administration officials do not identify the plan as an urban policy or strategy, the Governor argues that his plan has strong urban as well as rural components. The extent to which the Commonwealth has made, and continues to make, progress toward a State urban policy is assessed. An assessment is also made of the policies and programs affecting urban areas which were formulated by the previous State administration. The research emphasizes the underlying social, economic, demographic, and political dynamics affecting the State's approach to an urban policy.

• Research Organization: National Academy of Public Administration, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5927593
• Report Number(s): PB-81-170151
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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