Smart Growth America worked with the State of Hawaii in 2012 to understand how transit-oriented development could help the state meet its goals for economic development, quality of life and environmental protection. Working closely with Governor Neil Abercrombie and his administration, Smart Growth America led a series of meetings between more than 40 state government … Continued
Non-Profit/Government/Young Professionals membership is the entry point to the powerful resources available with LOCUS. With this basic membership, individuals can explore the many facets of LOCUS to deliver great walkable, sustainable development in their communities. 1. LOCUS newsletter: Monthly newsletter designed to keep members up to date with relevant information on smart growth, public policy, … Continued
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LOCUS is a national network of real estate developers, investors, and professionals united to advance equitable, walkable urban development in communities across the country. You are invited to join us. LOCUS is unique as a purpose-driven community of real estate developers and investors, committed to smart growth and a triple-bottom-line approach. Together LOCUS members work … Continued
Smart Growth America’s Rural Development program will provide technical assistance at no cost to at least nine rural communities in 2016. These workshops will focus largely on providing information and data about the fiscal impacts of development patterns based on our Fiscal Implications of Development Patterns model. How to apply for Rural Technical Assistance Applications … Continued
Many rural communities have seen farmland eroded by housing development, or are losing young residents to places with more amenities and greater opportunities. Whether drained by sprawl or struggling to compete, how can rural communities address these challenges while remaining true to their unique character? Smart Growth America’s Rural Development program is designed to help local leaders strengthen … Continued
Building a Better State DOT (Practical Solutions) Over the course of several years (through 2019), Smart Growth America helped a small group of state departments of transportation question and assess the underlying assumptions that lead many states toward giant highway solutions for every transportation problem. We have found states that are eager to figure out … Continued
States across the country are facing many of the same challenges. Revenues are falling and budgets are shrinking. Yet state transportation officials still have ambitious goals to improve safety, enhance economic opportunity, improve reliability, preserve system assets, accelerate project delivery, and help to create healthier, more livable neighborhoods, just to name a few. Smart Growth … Continued
The City of Somerville, MA is a mixed-income community located just outside Boston that’s well-positioned to capitalize on the booming demand for walkable urban development in that region. After reading our March 2015 report the WalkUP Wake-Up Call: Boston, leaders from Somerville approached LOCUS to for help capitalizing on the demand for walkable neighborhoods while … Continued