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Recorded webinar: Everything you want to know about applying for our 2017 free technical assistance workshops

If you are interested in applying for Smart Growth America’s 2017 free technical assistance workshops — but weren’t able to join us for last week’s informational webinar — you’re in luck. An archived version of the presentation is now available. Watch the archived webinar Watch the archived webinar >> Download...

By Smart Growth America, September 16, 2016

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On September 14, Smart Growth America hosted webinar where we discussed the details of applying for next year’s free workshops. John Robert Smith, Senior Policy Advisor and Director of Smart Growth America’s EPA Technical Assistance Program, provided an overview of our nine workshop types, and answered questions about the application process.

The application for the 2017 round of free technical assistance is now closed.

Questions? Email assistance smartgrowthamerica org. We look forward to seeing your application.

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Smart Growth America’s free technical assistance has helped over 70 communities—from large cities to small towns—build in ways that will support economic growth, social equity, and environmental stewardship for generations to come. Learn more about our past workshops >>