Community development and the strategic investment of public resources in the built environment are directly related. The restoration of Pennsylvania's community centers is an integral component to reinvigorating our older rural, suburban and urban communities. Through the use of sound land use strategies such as residential and commercial infill development, the reuse of former industrial sites, preservation of our historic and natural assets, and park and open space creation, community reinvestment relieves development pressures on green and open space. 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania is working with community developers from across the state to connect local revitalization efforts with the policies and tools necessary to competitively position communities for growth and investment.