1. What is Smart Growth? Smart growth is well- planned development that protects open space, revitalizes communities, keeps housing affordable and provides more transportation options.

2. What Smart Growth Is and Is Not More transportation choices and less traffic Not against cars and roads Vibrant cities, suburbs, and towns Not anti-suburban Wider variety of housing choices Not about telling people where or how to live Well-planned growth that improves quality of life Not against growth

3. Sprawl Dispersed auto-dependent development outside of compact urban centers along highways and in rural countryside Lack of public space More traffic Auto dependence Longer commutes Environmental Pollution Energy Wasted Public Health Concerns

4. 113 Million Americans Live in Cities with Polluted Air 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 1234 White African American Latino Percent of Population Number of Air Quality Standards Exceeded

5. SPRAWL SMART GROWTH

6. Sprawl Results in Urban Disinvestment Loss of city residents to suburbs Decline in business investment and tax revenues White flight Poverty concentration Increased socio-economic inequities Repetitive one story development Commercial buildings surrounded by parking lots

7. What’s Wrong with Wal-Mart? Traffic congestion Loss of trees and open space Displaced small businesses Low-paying jobs Air & water pollution Dying downtowns Abandoned shopping centers Degrades sense of community Sprawl

8. Housing More choices Affordability Accessibility Enforce anti- discrimination laws Inclusionary zoning

9. Walkable Communities Mixed land use Better community designs Prevents: – Air pollution – Asthma – Obesity – Unsafe Traffic – Being a stranger!

10. Community Participation Build coalitions that include the entire community – Businesses – Schools – Community Based Organizations – Social Advocacy Groups – Environmental Organizations – Elected Officials – Youth – Voter Education

11. Schools as an Anchor of the Community Symbol of neighborhood stability Attract families to area Bring neighbors together – PTA meetings – Soccer games – School plays – Volunteering in schools – Education/Recreation

12. Foster distinctive, attractive places with a strong sense of place For every suburban big box and urban freeway, there lies an empty main street and a crumbling neighborhood. This is sprawl’s legacy.

13. Fair and Cost-effective Development Strategies Smart, efficient decisions Revitalization of depressed areas Reuse of aging buildings Redevelopment of dying strip centers Development of abandoned and vacant properties

14. Mixed Land Uses Closer to services Pedestrian and Bicycle friendly spaces Better use of space Convenient for residents Convenient for workers Convenient for visitors Convenient for families

15. Different Types of Land Use (Zoning) Residential Manufacturing/Industrial Commercial Zoning for: – Community Facilities – Open Space/Parks – Parking – Special Districts – Street Activity

16. Preserve Open Space and Create Parks Creates parks Preserves open space Animal and Plant habitat protection Farm and Ranch preservation Improved quality of life More recreational space

17. A Wide Range of Transportation Options Transportation as the backbone More affordable More accessible Healthier and safer alternatives

18. Build the Community from the Inside Out Historic architecture Scenic vistas Preservation based revitalization Listen to the community Maximize existing resources and infrastructure Support local businesses

19. Brownfield Redevelopment 100,000-500,0000 sites exist in the US – environmentally assess existing properties – prevent further contamination – safely clean up polluted properties – design plans to re-use them

20. Advantages of compact building design Greater preservation of space More efficient use of land and resources Greater open space Greater access to services Wider transportation options

21. Why Does Smart Growth Work Better? Encourages greater participation in community planning and civic life Succeeds economically and attracts businesses and a skilled workforce Creates more choices in transportation, affordable housing, and jobs for all residents Consumes less land and water, causes less pollution, and preserves farms and wildlife habitats E nvironment E conomy E quity E ngagement