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Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington

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Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Agency overview
Formed1956
TypeRedevelopment authority
JurisdictionWashington County, Pennsylvania
Headquarters100 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

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  1. ^ "Contact Us". Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Barcousky, Len (July 25, 2013). "Industrial parks, communities create productive partnerships". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  4. ^ Metz, Linda (December 21, 2012). "Renovation eyed for Washington Trust Building". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved June 9, 2013.