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Paving over paradise: How sprawl destroys our farms and forests and how smart growth can help - Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 8d

The idea that we need housing, so "just build it everywhere," is not only a recipe for sprawl, but ecological collapse and miles-long commutes.

Building housing in the right places, and with the right zoning tools, is a smarter alternative.

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How walk audits help create a safer built environment - Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 8d

On Oct. 6, we're showcasing our video on how flooding affects Florida's built environment during #FloridaClimateWeek with @VoLoFoundation.

We'll talk about what smart growth strategies can mitigate the impacts of climate disasters.

Register to join us! ⤵️
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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 9d

🏛️ Last week, we wrapped up our 3-part Hill briefing series with the Build America Caucus.

Hosted with Rep. Scott Peters’ office, the session focused on a key question: how do we finance and build more housing?

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 12d

San Antonio’s #CompleteStreets policy is one of the strongest in the nation.

But policy is just the start. Implementation is where real change happens.

This week, we joined city staff for a bike audit to see how San Antonio is putting its award-winning policy into practice.

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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 13d

#WeekWithoutDriving2025 is next week!

We're excited to celebrate by sharing strategies for how to understand our built environment in a new blog series.

Start by learning more about how walk audits support safer, more accessible communities for all ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

The smart growth approach: more homes in the right places, at the right price - Smart Growth America

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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 21d

At SGA, we believe that everyone should have access to a home that supports them at every stage of life.

That means more types of housing, in the right places, at prices people can afford.

Here’s how we’re working to bring that vision to life⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-ce...

Unmasking the language of zoning and revealing the impact of land use laws on communities, housing, education access and more.

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to 2020 Richard H. Driehaus Form-Based Codes Award recipient Sara Bronin for winning a 2025 #HeinzAward!

Sara's work has helped inspire our Center for Zoning Solutions. We're thrilled to see her recognized for her work! 👏

Learn more ⤵️ @heinzawards.org
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YIMBY isn’t dead. It’s the future - Smart Growth America

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National Complete Streets Coalition @completestreets.bsky.social · 23d

In August, @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social hosted visitors from Latin America through the Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program🌎

Members of SGA's Thriving Communities team presented on dangerous road design & #CompleteStreets 🚍🚴🏻‍♀️🚶🏿‍♀️

Learn more in the 🧵⤵️

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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 26d

Join us for a webinar on Partnerships for brownfield redevelopment Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 2 p.m. ET.

We'll be exploring strategies to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and new approaches to equitable redevelopment.

Register here! ⤵️
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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 27d

For the past year, SGA worked with MPOs across the country to integrate arts and culture into their work.

Our new case studies celebrate how they are sparking change, building partnerships, and putting creativity at the heart of planning.

Learn more! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/programs-and...

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 28d

Tomorrow is the last day to get your applications in for our Community Connectors program!

We're excited to work with small and mid-sized cities to repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads.

Find all the details here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · 29d

A recent op-ed for the Washington Post claims that the housing crisis will “disappear on its own.”

But at SGA, we know what actually leads to more housing: building in walkable, well-connected places where people want to live.

See our response ⤵️
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Y'all Aboard! Celebrating the launch of the Mardi Gras Service

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Transportation for America @t4america.bsky.social · Sep 8

Passenger rail is back on the Gulf Coast!

Our team played a critical role in shaping the federal programs that made this service possible.

Our new video shows us joined by community members and other elected officials on the inaugural ride!👇
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Smart growth: The abundance we need - Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Sep 4

The ‘abundance’ movement calls for getting rid of outdated rules that block new housing and infrastructure.

Abundance done well means removing barriers where it matters most: in thriving, well-connected communities.

Read more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Flooding in Ft. Pierce: Building resilience in Florida

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're excited to be partnering with VoLo Foundation for #FloridaClimateWeek October 6-12!

During our session, we'll showcase our video on flooding in Florida and have a fireside chat with local community leader Canieria Gardner.

Learn more ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Sep 3

Did you know that hurricane season can last until November?

Places like Ft. Pierce Florida are using #SmartGrowth to mitigate the impacts of climate disasters.

Our video explains how ⤵️
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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you missed the deadline to apply for our Community Connectors program, good news! We've extended the deadline to September 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Be sure to apply while you still can! All the information can be found here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Aug 28

There’s still time to apply to our Community Connectors program, an initiative that supports small and mid-sized cities with repairing the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads

Apply by August 31st!

Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

Reforming transit-oriented development financing at the federal level to unlock housing and economic growth - Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Aug 28

There’s still time to apply to our Community Connectors program, an initiative that supports small and mid-sized cities with repairing the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads

Apply by August 31st!

Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Aug 26

RRIF & TIFIA should be fueling equitable growth near transit, but red tape has slowed both programs down for years.

Our LOCUS coalition says it’s time to unlock transit-oriented developments full potential.

Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Helping small and mid-sized communities repair the damage of divisive infrastructure - Transportation For America

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Transportation for America @t4america.bsky.social · Aug 25

Applications are now open for @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social Community Connectors program, an initiative to help small and mid-sized communities repair the harm of divisive infrastructure.

Applications are due August 31! Learn more and apply today ⤵️
t4america.org/2025/08/22/h...

T4A’s principle to invest in the rest aims to create a complete transportation network, which includes not just building out networks of transit, sidewalks, and bike lanes for safe and affordable tran...

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National Brownfields Coalition - Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Aug 25

Click here to learn more about the coalition and become a member ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/programs-and...

Join the National Brownfields Coalition!

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Aug 25

We have a message from some members of our National Brownfields Coalition!

📽️ Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f36U...

Sign up for an annual NBC membership during the month of August to receive membership at no additional cost for the remainder of 2025!

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