{"id":3801,"date":"2014-09-25T12:03:23","date_gmt":"2014-09-25T16:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.mml.org\/wp\/inside208\/?p=3801"},"modified":"2014-09-25T12:03:23","modified_gmt":"2014-09-25T16:03:23","slug":"smart-growth-america-offering-a-limited-number-of-technical-assistant-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mml.org\/inside208\/2014\/09\/25\/smart-growth-america-offering-a-limited-number-of-technical-assistant-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Growth America Offering a Limited Number of Technical Assistant Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is your community interested in creating vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, but not sure where to start?<\/p>\n<p>Smart Growth America\u2019s technical assistance workshops can help. Our experts can work with your community to understand your goals, show how development strategies can help achieve goals, and provide ideas to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>Each year Smart Growth America offers a limited number of these workshops at no charge, and we\u2019re proud to announce that applications are now open for our 2015 free technical assistance workshops.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its fourth year, our free technical assistance program has helped over 50 communities grow in ways that benefit residents and businesses while protecting the environment and preserving a sense of place.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our website to learn about this year\u2019s opportunity, including the types of workshops available and information about how to apply. Applications are due by October 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM EDT.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to apply click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartgrowthamerica.org\/technical-assistance\/free-annual-workshops\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>John LaMacchia is a Legislative Associate for the League handling transportation and infrastructure issues. He can be reached at jlamacchia@mml.org or 517-908-0303<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your community interested in creating vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, but not sure where to start? Smart Growth America\u2019s technical assistance workshops can help. Our experts can work with your community to understand your goals, show how development strategies can help achieve goals, and provide ideas to make it happen. 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