The Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT), a University of Pittsburgh-led initiative to coordinate the activities of the municipalities that comprise the Pittsburgh urban region, has been studying ways that communities can effectively combat blight. An article in their most recent newsletter, "CONNECT Fights Blight" details the latest news in their ongoing campaign, and offers communities an opportunity to take part in an innovative sharing of legal services.
And on July 24, more than 150 local government officials and housing advocates attended a "Blight to Bright" seminar to learn more about how to effectively fight blight.
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