Smart Growth USA
\nSmart Growth is an organisation in the US. It was formed by a group of planners, architects and academics with an interest in developing more sustainable ways of living in cities. Some of their ideas could well be useful for cities in the UK and elsewhere. Some of their projects can seen following below:
\nThe Goals of Smart Growth
\nHealthier, safer communities
\nProtecting the environment
\nBette access, less traffic
\nThriving cities, suburbs and towns
\nShared benefits
\nLower costs, lower taxes
\nKeeping open space open
\nThe 10 principles of smart growth
\nProvide a variety of transport choices
\nMix land uses
\nCreate a range of housing opportunities and choices
\nCreate walkable neighbourhoods
\nEncourage community and stakeholder collaboration
\nFoster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
\nMake development decisions predictable, fair and cost-effective
\nPreserve open space, farmland, natural beauty and critical environmental areas
\nStrengthen and direct development towards existing communities
\nTake advantage of compact building design and efficient infrastructure design<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"