1. Working For Common Ground On Conservation & Development Because our quality of life hangs in the balance

2. Community leaders, developers, government officials and concerned citizens are making it happen. We’ve come together with a shared belief that growth and development are essential to economic prosperity. Connecticut Can Strike a Balance Between Development and Conservation.

3. We also know that some places need to be preserved. We can and must do both.

4. We develop strategies and advocate for policies that balance the need for growth with responsible stewardship of the environment. We Invite You to Join The Connecticut Partnership For Balanced Growth.

5. Some 380 years after the Dutch first sailed up the Connecticut River, 92% of our state remains undeveloped, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Undeveloped Land, Unsurpassed Quality of Life.

6. Connecticut today offers one of the world’s highest qualities of life. Thoughtful, balanced development has made it possible. Undeveloped Land, Unsurpassed Quality of Life.

7. There’s More Than One Strategy for Balanced Growth. We believe that in conservation and development, all types of land-use planning tools should be considered, including “smart growth” principles.

8. There’s More Than One Strategy for Balanced Growth. At the same time, we want to make certain that evolving “smart growth” principles don’t come to mean “no growth” for Connecticut, but instead provide citizens with reasonable choices for where they want to live, work, play and shop.

9. Our Membership Is Wide Open to All Who Share This Vision: Home builders, planners, retailers, developers, businesses, associations, engineers, architects, attorneys, municipal and government officials, and concerned community groups.

10. We’re a 501C-4 Nonprofit. Our job is to advise the people of Connecticut on sound land-use policy, while considering the property rights essential to free enterprise.

11. We Focus on the Issues: Collaborative land-use planning that balances major stakeholder interests. Land-use planning that considers all community needs, from open space to housing to economic development in urban, suburban and rural areas.

12. We Focus on the Issues: Market-driven land-use policies that are both economically viable and practical. Encouraging development in areas served by adequate infrastructure, without denying consumers reasonable choices for where they want to live, work, shop and play.

13. We Focus on the Issues: Timely, cost-effective, predictable development decisions that free up resources to meet broader community needs.

14. Membership Has Many Benefits: You’ll have a strong voice for a policy of balanced growth, at the Capitol and in the media. You’ll network with community and industry leaders who support balanced growth.

15. Membership Has Many Benefits: You’ll leverage the resources of a broad-based grassroots coalition. You’ll get e-mail alerts on hot topics and discounts for special programs we’ll offer, including luncheon panel discussions and educational programs.

16. R. Michael Goman, President President & Chief Operating Officer, Konover & Associates, Inc. Donald J. Poland, Secretary Town Planner, East Windsor, Connecticut Jeffrey M. Blumenthal, Esq. William H. Ethier Executive Vice President/CEO, Home Builders Association of Connecticut Timothy G. Phelan President, Connecticut Retail Merchants Association Chuck Coursey, Executive Director Board of Directors

17. Your voice for the issues that shape our future. P.O. Box 271834 West Hartford, CT 06127 Phone: 860-232-9800 Fax: 860-233-3006