Reference and Instruction Librarian
Emily Reed
Contact:
Penn State Harrisburg Library, 306A
351 Olmsted Drive
Middletown, PA 17057
351 Olmsted Drive
Middletown, PA 17057
717-948-6373
Subjects: Campus: Harrisburg
Harrisburg Resources
Articles and Web Sources
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Harrisburg DataFrom U.S. Census Data
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PennliveGet full access to Pennlive articles by signing up for a free account through the Student News Readership Program
Group Project Resources
Harrisburg Comprehensive Plan and Harrisburg City Codes
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Zoning CodeHarrisburg City Code Title 7, Part 3
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Subdivision RegulationsHarrisburg City Code Title 7, Part 5
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Department of Public Safety - Bureau of PoliceHarrisburg City Code Title 2, Part 3
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Department of Public Safety - Bureau of FireHarrisburg City Code Title 2, Part 3
Land Use
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Harrisburg Bureau of PlanningIncludes agendas and minutes for the Harrisburg Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Harrisburg Architectural Review Board, important documents and links, and interactive maps.
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Capital Region WaterHarrisburg's public water system.
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The Trust for Public Land: Harrisburg, PAAn organization who works to have every person living in America within a ten minute walk to a park.
Community Facilities
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International Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Association"Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach of crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments." - Website
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UPMC Harrisburg(Formerly Harrisburg Hospital)
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Grocery Stores in HarrisburgAccording to Google Maps
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Community GardensAccording to Google Maps
Harrisburg Comprehensive Plan and Harrisburg City Codes
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Traffic CodeHarrisburg City Code, Title 3, Subtitle: Traffic Code
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Streets and SidewalksHarrisburg City Code, Title 9, Part 1
Transportation
Projects and Policies
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Vision Zero HarrisburgVision Zero is Harrisburg’s strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the city within 10 years.
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NYC Open Streets ProgramExample of an open streets program
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Car Free - Metro DCExample of a car-free day
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Metropolitan Orlando Pedestrian ProgramExample of a pedestrian network plan
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Pittsburgh Bike(+) PlanExample city bicycle plan
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Comprehensive Plan, Section 06-14: Stormwater ManagementIncluded in Chapter 6: Park, Open & Civic Space
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Comprehensive Plan, Section 08-11: Stormwater ManagementIncluded in Chapter 8: Energy & Utilities
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Wastewater RegulationsHarrisburg City Code Title 9, Part 5
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Stormwater ManagementHarrisburg City Code Title 9, Part 9
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Capital Region WaterWater and sewer system
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Capital Region Water: City Beautiful H2OPlan to reduce runoff pollution
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About Green AlleysFrom the National Association of City Transportation Officials.
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The Susquehanna River StoryFrom the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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Snow or Ice EmergencyHarrisburg City Code Title 3, Part 1, Chapter 3-107.5
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Streets and SidewalksHarrisburg City Code Title 3, Part 3-357
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Snow Equipment RentalHarrisburg City Code Title 9, Part 1
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Environmental Performance StandardsHarrisburg City Code Title 7, Part 3
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Department of Public Safety - Bureau of PoliceHarrisburg City Code Title 2, Part 3
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Department of Public Safety - Bureau of FireHarrisburg City Code Title 2, Part 3