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Smart growth is a holistic approach to community design that uses interdisciplinary land use and transportation strategies.

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Smart Growth America cultivates vibrant, sustainable communities with diverse living and transportation options, enhancing quality of life for all.

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Smart growth 101

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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Benefits

Smart growth has many benefits including:

Empowering marginalized voices

Smart Growth fosters inclusive engagement and development strategies that prioritize the needs and voices of historically marginalized communities.

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‘Crossroads of America’ gets a bus lane

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Creating accessible opportunities

Smart Growth guarantees safe, high-quality, and affordable access to jobs and services.

“An international model” for transit-oriented development

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Boosting economic prosperity and mobility

Smart Growth strengthens economic well-being and increased opportunities for upward mobility.

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2015 Federal Financing Toolkit

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Addressing environmental challenges for a resilient future

Smart Growth focuses on minimizing and remedying adverse environmental effects, such as transportation emissions, while bolstering resilience to climate change.

Promoting public health through improved transportation options

Smart Growth enhances public health by decreasing harmful emissions, mitigating the risk of traffic accidents, and fostering increased opportunities for walking, biking, and other transportation to common destinations.

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"Evaluating Complete Streets Projects: A guide for practitioners" now available

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Boosting efficiency in public services and utilities

Smart Growth reduces both household and municipal expenses by enhancing the efficiency of public services and utilities.

“An international model” for transit-oriented development

By Sean Doyle • September 7, 2018

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Preserving open and green spaces

Smart Growth focuses on safeguarding open and green spaces, including agricultural lands, wildlife habitats, and other natural areas, ensuring their preservation for future generations.