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Growth Management Institute
Nonprofit encouraging effective and equitable management of urban growth and change. Growth Management Leadership Alliance
A network of American and Canadian leaders from state, provincial and regional organizations involved in smart growth initiatives. International Bulldozer Blockade
A small assortment of readings for people who are concerned about the negative effects of development on their communities. Knox Citizens for Smart Growth
Volunteer organization supporting smart growth initiatives and opposing suburban sprawl in Knox County, Ohio. The Manchester, NH Urban Open Space Web Site
Photoessays and information about urban open space problems such as excess development, urban sprawl, urban forests, urban wildlife, work of conservation commissions, and downtown improvement via American Elm restoration. Moving Sustainable Development from Theory to Practice in the U.S.
A quick-study outline of sustainable development for planners and policy-makers, with extensive web references for more in-depth information on each topic. Written by Beryl Magilavy, past director of San Francisco's Department of the Environment. National Town Builders Association
Serves builders and developers in an effort to build traditional neighborhoods and town centers though smart growth principles. Planning Livable Communities
Weblog providing smart growth news and views, with an emphasis on events in the Framingham, Massachusetts area. Preservation Institute
Information and resources about alternatives to dehumanizing modern trends on social and environmental quality. Scenic America
Information and resources from an advocacy organization that wants to protect the scenic qualities of communities and roadways. Sierra Club: Stopping Sprawl
The Challenge to the Sprawl Campaign works to fight poorly planned runaway development and promotes smart growth communities. Smart Growth America
Nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow; one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, preserves scenic and historic resources, and makes communities more livable. Smart Growth BC
A non-profit society that works to limit sprawl in British Columbia. Includes case studies, examples and local news. Smart Growth for Tennessee Towns and Counties
Summarizes the basic steps in a smart growth visioning and planning process, and reviews techniques that can be used at each step. Smart Growth Network
The Smart Growth Network helps create national, regional and local coalitions to support intelligent and sustainable growth. Results: Previous 1 2 3 Next |
