External link: http://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-01/documents/small_town_econ_dev_tool_010516.pdf
Publication date: January 1, 2016
Capsule summary: This tool provides smart growth economic development strategies for stable economic growth in small cities and towns.
Author(s): Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities
Publisher(s): Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities
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Description: Smart growth development attracts a broad range of investments, rather than relying on a single industry to support a community. A smart growth strategy can have economic benefits for communities with characteristics such as limited population growth, areas of disinvestment, and economic struggles. This tool provides a framework for practitioners looking to implement smart growth principles in their small to medium sized community
Objectives: The objective of this research is to facilitate smart growth economic development in small to medium sized communities by providing guidance to practitioners. This tool supports planners by providing an overview of key smart growth concepts, and the steps to developing a smart growth strategy. The strategy supports businesses, encourages employment, promotes sustainable and effective land use, and builds the community.
Findings: This tool provides useful insights for practitioners as they develop a strategy for implementing smart growth in their community. Guidance on the underlying principles, key concepts, and steps to implementing smart growth can inform effective practices and support healthy economic growth.
Recommendations: Smart growth can be an effective economic solution for struggling economies in small to medium sized communities. This tool can serve as a valuable guide for practitioners as they develop new policies and strategies within their community.
Research Theme: Advancing New Technologies, Performance-Based Planning, Planning for Pedestrians, Bikes, and Transit
Community Type: City, Small City
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Organization Type: City
Planning Subject: Analysis, Development, Evaluation and Assessment, Facility or Land Use, Land Use Planning, Plan Implementation, Regional Planning, Sustainable Development