Policy Connection is Sustainable Pittsburgh’s webinar and newsletter series focused on the policies, discussions, and issues shaping sustainability and economic development across Southwestern Pennsylvania. We welcome businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders interested in understanding the trends influencing our region. Formerly known as the Sustainable Community Development Network (SCDN), the series provides a forum for learning, discussion, and exploration of emerging issues.
- Exploring the issues shaping our region. We examine emerging policy trends, economic developments, and sustainability challenges affecting Southwestern Pennsylvania. Topics have included workforce development, energy, transportation, technology, infrastructure, community resilience, and other issues influencing our communities, organizations, and future.
- Turning complex policy into practical insight. This network translates complex issues into accessible information, highlighting key developments, opportunities, and real-world implications. It accomplishes this through webinars and newsletters featuring subject matter experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
- Advancing sustainability through informed dialogue. Policy Connection reflects Sustainable Pittsburgh’s commitment to economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social equity by fostering cross-sector conversations that help organizations anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and better understand how policy intersects with sustainability outcomes across the region.
Latest Policy Connection Newsletters
Stay informed with the latest policy updates, funding opportunities, research, and sustainability news affecting Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Latest Policy Connection Webinars
Explore recent conversations with regional and national experts on policy issues shaping our communities, economy, and environment.
