As the dust from this election cycle settles, it is more apparent than ever that communities are facing increasingly severe and compounding challenges. Economic inequities and the financial pressures tied to the needs of daily life are squeezing communities of every shape, size, and geographic location—and housing and transportation costs are clear contributors to these burdens.
At Smart Growth America, we are proud to work closely with advocates, practitioners, community-based organizations, and elected officials across the country to build what the public is demanding—more housing in the right places and more affordable transportation options that connect people to the jobs and services community members need. We know there is a real concern about what’s next, and there are genuine feelings of uncertainty as we wait for the next administration and Congress to take office and enact their agenda.
In the face of these concerns, Smart Growth America stands ready to do what we have done for more than 20 years: support communities, primarily in smaller cities and rural areas, convene our partners, and help elected and government officials implement policies that help their community members prosper and thrive, no matter where they call home.