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Advocacy
We advocate for smart growth by working with members of Congress and the presidential administration to ensure federal policies support economically strong, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable communities.
Our advocacy at Smart Growth America
Federal policy significantly influences development across the United States. At Smart Growth America, we collaborate closely with members of Congress and the presidential administration to ensure these policies foster communities that are economically robust, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable.
How to get involved
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The Complete Streets Act
In response to the alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities, this bill proposes a redirection of federal funds and policies to create safer, more inclusive streets. It involves setting aside funds for Complete Streets projects, establishing design standards, and providing technical support for their implementation.
Our Policy Priorities
A more balanced transportation system
We advocate for a shift in federal transportation investments to better reflect the current market's demand for walkable urban places. This includes supporting changes to the federal surface transportation bill to focus more on transit, regional rail, and infrastructure for bicycling and walking.
New ways to finance development near transit
We support creating new federal financing methods, such as loans or loan guarantees, to stimulate development near transit stations, as demonstrated by the successful Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation Innovative Financing (RRIF) loans.
Federal involvement in housing and real estate
The current federal tax system has several implications for housing choices in America. Our coalition, LOCUS, advocates for numerous changes to federal housing programs and tax policy.
These include preserving and increasing the Housing Tax Credit, improving the Rehabilitation Tax Credit, establishing individual Mortgage Savings Accounts and modifying the Mortgage Interest Deduction.
Livable places. Healthy people. Shared prosperity.
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