Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1956 |
| Type | Redevelopment authority |
| Jurisdiction | Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Headquarters | 100 West Beau St. Suite 603 Washington, Pennsylvania[1] |
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, also known as the Washington County Redevelopment Authority is the redevelopment authority for Washington County, Pennsylvania.[2] It is charged with redeveloping blighted areas and administering the county's Community Development Block Grant.[2] It was created in 1956.[2] Its operation is governed by the Pennsylvania Housing and Assistance Law of 1949 as well as the Urban Redevelopment Law of 1956.[2]
The redevelopment authority managed the creation of Southpointe.[3] It played a role in the redevelopment of the Washington Trust Building.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Contact Us". Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "History of The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington". Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ Barcousky, Len (July 25, 2013). "Industrial parks, communities create productive partnerships". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ Metz, Linda (December 21, 2012). "Renovation eyed for Washington Trust Building". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
