EPA-Smart Growth

Smart Growth refers to a set of principles and tools promoted by the EPA to help communities develop in ways that are economically strong, environmentally sustainable, and socially equitable. Smart Growth focuses on creating walkable, mixed-use, transit-supported neighborhoods that reduce sprawl, protect natural resources, and improve quality of life. Smart Growth have core 10 principles and have strategies that includes: Transit-oriented development, infill development and redevelopment, green infrastructure (rain gardens, permeable pavement), form-based zoning codes, complete Streets design.