Webinars on Economic Diversification in Coal-Reliant Regions
The decline of the coal industry is having major ramifications in communities and regions across…
Browsing: Smart Growth
Cool & Connected: Federal Planning Assistance for Broadband and Sustainable Community Development
Communities interested in using broadband service to help revitalize small-town main streets and promote economic…
(Re)Building Downtown: A Guide for Revitalization
Downtowns, Main Streets, and city centers across the country are witnessing a renaissance. As more…
Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities
The Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities (2015) is a compilation of strategies, organized by…
District-Scale Energy Planning
The report from the project, District-Scale Energy Planning (2015), introduces a four-phase process for district-scale energy planning:…
Creating Safe Growth Strategies for the San Francisco Bay Area
Creating Safe Growth Strategies for the San Francisco Bay Area (2015) strives to show that communities…
Attracting Infill Development in Distressed Communities: 30 Strategies
Many communities across the country have been revitalizing their older neighborhoods, traditional downtowns and central…
How Small Towns and Cities Can Use Local Assets to Rebuild Their Economies: Lessons from Successful Places
Over time, all communities experience changes that affect the industries, technologies and land use patterns…
Cultivating a Competitive Advantage: How Rural Counties are Growing Economies with Local Assets and Regional Partners
This report highlights how rural counties pursue asset-based economic development initiatives that create jobs and…
U.S. EPA Office of Sustainable Communities: Tools
This page contains information on technical assistance, tools, partnerships and funding. Access these tools here: www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/sg_implementation.htm.