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Our year in review

This was a huge year for Smart Growth America.

By Smart Growth America, December 30, 2016

So big, in fact, that we wanted to share with you some of our highlights.

Supporters like you make our work possible. 2016 was a banner year, and 2017 is shaping up to be even bigger—but we need your help.

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<p> <b>Thank you</b> for being part of our work this year. Enjoy this look back at some of our highlights from 2016.</p>
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		“Amazing Place”	“Foot Traffic Ahead 2016”	“The Scenic Route”
	New research on BRT	Florida’s Complete Streets Implementation Plan	Why are federal programs restricting mixed-use?

“The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2015”	A year-long Transportation Leadership Academy	Revitalization without displacement workshops
		Smart growth in rural places	FHWA clears the way for Complete Streets	50+ technical assistance workshops
		Local Leaders Council Policy Forum 2016	2016 LOCUS Leadership Summit	Street Lights 2016
		Capital Ideas 2016	A new partnership with Sidewalk Labs	New resources for equitable TOD
	Revitalization through small-scale manufacturing	16 cities join our Smart Cities Collaborative	A guide to the FAST Act
	“Planning for a Healthier Future”	Transportation policy ideas for states	Recommendations for the next administration