How to avoid displacement and four other lessons from our 15 Community Connectors

Community Connectors is SGA’s program to help equip leaders in 15 small and mid-sized communities to repair the damage of divisive infrastructure. A few weeks ago, members from all 15 teams gathered in Washington DC to receive some extra technical assistance on two challenges that had emerged over the last 18 months of the program: … Continued

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Introducing new SGA Board Members

We’re excited to welcome two new members, Elise Jones and Alison Goebel, to the Smart Growth America Board! Their expertise and experience in government, advocacy, and leadership in nonprofit spaces will help contribute to our efforts to create more livable, equitable places. Learn more about Elise and Alison! Alison Goebel is Executive Director of the … Continued

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Smart growth in rural communities: Key takeaways from the latest Smart Growth Network convening

Rural communities face unique challenges when it comes to growth and development. At the recent Smart Growth Network meeting hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts, experts came together to discuss how smart growth principles can be applied effectively in rural settings. The Smart Growth Network (SGN) is a national alliance of advocates, practitioners, … Continued

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Honoring LOCUS founding member Bernie Glieberman: A visionary leader in smart growth development

LOCUS, Smart Growth America’s advocacy coalition for triple-bottom-line real estate developers, is deeply saddened by the passing of Bernie Glieberman, a founding member of LOCUS and visionary developer. Bernie’s dedication to ensuring accessible housing and livable neighborhoods for everyday Americans helped shape LOCUS’ mission from its earliest days. His vision and unwavering commitment to improving … Continued

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Request for proposals: Event photographer and videographer

Smart Growth America (SGA) is seeking an experienced professional or team of professionals to use photography and videography to capture an upcoming event on October 17-18 in Washington, DC and produce a short narrative video afterward. Please submit proposals to Elisa Ramirez ([email protected]) by September 20. About Smart Growth America Smart Growth America (SGA) is … Continued

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Now hiring: Staff Accountant

Smart Growth America is searching for a new Staff Accountant to add to its leadership, administration, and communications team. This person will support general accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls and compliance.  About Smart Growth America Smart Growth America is a leading national non-profit organization advocating for equitable, sustainable land use, development, housing, and transportation, … Continued

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The 2024 Form-Based Codes Award: Meet the jury

Form-based codes offer a significant advantage over auto-oriented, use-based land use regulations by focusing on the quality of the space between the buildings; the scale, placement, and facades of the buildings; the public and private open spaces; and the streetscapes. While form-based codes are inherently equitable, this year’s award emphasizes a deeper exploration of equitable … Continued

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Building Resilience: Housing Access in Greater New Orleans Post-Disaster

As part of a Sustainable Growth webinar series for Climate Resilience Month in August, Smart Growth America’s Vice President of Land Use and Development, Katharine Burgess, participated in a webinar conversation that reflected on how the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has shaped housing and community resiliency in both the Gulf Coast region and our national … Continued

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Now hiring: Senior Program Manager, Land Use & Development

Smart Growth America is seeking a Senior Program Manager with 5-7 years of experience to lead and manage technical assistance projects and work in direct collaboration with the Director of Land Use and Development to advance SGA’s zoning reform and housing attainability portfolios. The Senior Program Manager will report to the Director of Land Use … Continued

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