description:  Pro Bono PR Project "The Rural Studio" Integrating the public, business and academic sectors to advance community development. The goal is to introduce the Rural Studio professional education concept to assist elected officials provide design-build services in stressed communities in Central PA. HPA brought together architects, university professors, private firms and public leadership from around the country to make this program a reality in our area. "The result is a ground swell of commitments," Victoria Radabaugh said. "We are pleased to have played a part in making this innovative community development program a reality."