As a complement to the Administration’s ongoing Opportunities Agenda Program, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced this week that Smart Growth America, a national nonprofit organization, has been selected to lead a team of experts to support…
EPA Recognizes Three Communities for Smart Growth Achievement
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized projects in three communities as winners of the 2015 National Award for…
Foot Traffic Ahead: Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America’s Largest Metros
Walkable real estate development projects and places are on the rise nationwide, but certain metro regions are progressing faster than others, according…
GrowSmart Maine receives $45,000 in Grant Awards
GrowSmart Maine is pleased to announce the receipt of $45,000 in grants to support its work to promote sustainable prosperity in Maine. GrowSmart Maine is creating an easier way for Mainers to strengthen their hometowns by providing a concierge service for…
Connect with Thought Leaders at the 2014 Geodesign Summit
Planning and design professionals from local government, landscape architecture, architecture, health, engineering, and academia will gather at Esri headquarters in Redlands, California, January 29–30, 2014, for the fifth annual Geodesign Summit. The event…
Location-enabled Smart Planning and Community Development
The economic downturn impacted many nations around the world including the US. In particular, decreasing home values left many Americans underwater on their mortgages and many companies and organizations struggling to survive. Companies downsized or went out…
