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Original research, reports, and learning opportunities Learn more about Complete Streets by reading these core, foundational reports from Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. This curated list is our introduction to what Complete Streets are, how the policies get passed, why they’re needed, and how any community can start to make their … Continued

On December 20, 2017 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new community development program aimed at encouraging long-term private capital investment in America’s low-income urban and rural communities. Introduced by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC), the federal Opportunity Zones program provides three scalable tax incentives for investors to re-invest their … Continued

Make Way for Walkability Wednesday, October 6, 2021 When more and more people were staying close to home, we sought to meet our daily needs in our immediate communities. But strengthening walkability will continue to be a critical tool for building prosperous and equitable communities. During this session, experts discussed why walkability is here to … Continued

The REHAB Act is a piece of legislation derived from LOCUS members’ identification of market barriers to delivering transit-oriented development (TOD) at scale. This transformative piece of legislation has the potential to address the barriers to redevelopment in legacy cities, encouraging grassroots solutions to the delivery of attainable housing, fostering the development of vibrant, mixed-use … Continued

Incorporating Equity in Your Municipal Budget and Practices Wednesday, November 17 10:00am – 12:00pm EST The global pandemic and racial reckoning of the past year have challenged communities to re-examine the ways in which they promote or perpetuate inequity in their policies and practices. One of the strongest indicators of a municipality’s values lies in … Continued

Planning for the future of transit and TOD in Commonwealth communities Wednesday, November 3 10:00am – 12:00pm EDT Workers are beginning to return to work and transit systems are beginning to grapple with the return to a new normal. However, the new normal is about more than just workers returning to buses and trains; it … Continued

Cultivating a Commonwealth-Wide Small Business Ecosystem Wednesday, October 20 2:30pm – 4:30pm EDT COVID-19 has shined a spotlight on Massachusetts. Local companies have been instrumental in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, solidifying the Commonwealth’s reputation as a hub of innovation and industriousness. The Commonwealth is also home to a vibrant ecosystem of dozens of … Continued

Make Way for Walkability Wednesday, October 6, 2021 When more and more people were staying close to home, we sought to meet our daily needs in our immediate communities. But strengthening walkability will continue to be a critical tool for building prosperous and equitable communities. During this session, experts discussed why walkability is here to … Continued

  COVID-19 has dramatically altered our sense of community and place. Massachusetts communities faced unprecedented hardships, but met them with resilience, innovation, sacrifice, and strength. During the Fall and Winter of 2021, Smart Growth America and LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors hosted Commonwealth Communities: Smart Growth Strategies for Our Emergent Future. This series of five virtual symposia provided … Continued