Are Complete Streets good for local businesses and economies?
At Smart Growth America, we believe that Complete Streets can deliver many important benefits for communities, including growing local economies from increased transportation choices. We're developing a brand new report that highlights real-world examples of places where local economies and businesses are thriving because people can easily walk, bike, or roll there in addition to driving.

We need your help identifying those examples!

Do you know of a place—big or small, urban or rural, a downtown, main street, or even a single corridor—where Complete Streets have helped local businesses or strengthened the local economy? We’re interested in examples where changes have led to things like increased foot traffic, new or growing businesses, stronger main street activity, or positive feedback from business owners or community leaders. Hard data is welcome, but firsthand observations and local stories are just as valuable.

If you have an example to share, please tell us about it by completing the short survey below. Your input will help shape a national report that makes the economic case for Complete Streets and supports communities working to build safer, more prosperous places.