Smart growth 101
Smart growth is a holistic approach to community design that uses interdisciplinary land use and transportation strategies.
About us
Smart Growth America cultivates vibrant, sustainable communities with diverse living and transportation options, enhancing quality of life for all.
Our work
Smart Growth America cultivates vibrant, sustainable communities with diverse living and transportation options, enhancing quality of life for all.
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Impact
Smart Growth America cultivates vibrant, sustainable communities with diverse living and transportation options, enhancing quality of life for all.
Events
Throughout the year, we host a number of in-person and virtual events covering topics related to public health, social equity, and climate resilience.
Knowledge hub
We offer a library of case studies, videos, and reports to support policymakers, practitioners, and advocates interested in advancing smart growth.
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Helping communities thrive
Our mission
Our work
What is smart growth?
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Our mission
Smart Growth America helps create healthy, prosperous, and resilient places to live for all people.
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Our work
Our work spans housing and land use, transportation, complete streets, and economic development to find solutions to communities’ most pressing needs.
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What is smart growth?
Smart growth is a holistic approach to community design through interdisciplinary land use and transportation strategies and development.
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Our Impact
Smart Growth America works across the country, in contexts from rural to urban, forging partnerships and leading workshops to support communities to make their neighborhoods thrive. Click the link to learn more about SGA's many projects.
How we work
Our programs support thriving businesses and jobs, provide more options for how people get around, and make it more affordable to live near work and essential services.
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Programs and coalitions
At Smart Growth America, our various programs and coalitions work collaboratively to shape communities where people thrive. Through research, advocacy, and hands-on support, our network of advocates, decision-makers, and field experts work together to advance policies and practices that prioritize safety, equity, and sustainability.
Our Resource Library
Our resource catalogue includes a variety of materials ranging from comprehensive studies and reports to practical guides and policy frameworks.
Whether you're a city planner, community leader, or simply interested in creating a better future for your community, these resources offer valuable insights and practical strategies to achieve that vision.
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