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'Smart Growth' Taking Hold in U.S. Cities, Study Says
A new report released by the Environmental Protection Agency details a "fundamental shift" in the development of cities and towns, as increasing amounts of development are focused in denser, more efficient patterns of land use. Experts are attributing this trend to a realization that smart growth principles lead to more sustainable, livable, and prosperous environments--and thus to higher demand for real estate in those areas. The Obama Administration's Sustainable Communities Partnership, as well as their nonprofit, philanthropic, and private partners, hope to extend the benefits of this exciting trend to more cities and towns across the country.
Sustainable Environments Spotlight
How do you get local and national funders and city sustainability officials to collaborate on community-based sustainability initiatives? One promising answer is the "Local Sustainability Matching Fund" (LSMF), which is a collaborative effort of the Funders’ Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN).
Sustainable Environments Resources
- Growing Wealthier: Smart Growth, Climate Change and Prosperity: New Report by the Center for Clean Air Policy
- "Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City" Documentary on PBS
- Building a Clean Energy Assembly Line
- Bringing Residential Energy Efficiency to Scale
- Stranded at the Station: The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Public Transportation
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