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Protecting Parks and Open Space in Perpetuity
Webinar
Many communities assume the permanence of their parks and other public open spaces. While numerous Pennsylvania laws and doctrines favor the permanence of these special places, the effectiveness of legal protections often depends on the actions of members of the public and their elected officials. In this session, we will review the statutes, doctrines, and legal tools that safeguard our parks and open spaces and consider some problematic gray areas where special care is advised.
Presenter:
Justin Hollinger | Director of Conservation Law, WeConservePA
Justin Hollinger joined WeConservePA in 2023. A member of the PA Bar, Justin provides legal resources to PA land conservation organizations. His projects include maintaining and updating WeConservePA’s library of model documents and resources, providing legal education, facilitating ongoing cooperation between land conservation attorneys and land conservation personnel, and providing direct legal services.
Prior to joining WeConservePA, Justin represented Pennsylvania affordable housing nonprofits in complex real estate transactions. He received his J.D., summa cum laude, from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, and his B.A., magna cum laude, from Temple University.