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What is smart growth?

Smart growth is an approach to community design that connects housing, transportation, and land use to create healthy, prosperous, and resilient neighborhoods.

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Smart Growth America cultivates vibrant, sustainable communities with diverse living and transportation options, enhancing quality of life for all.

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Smart Growth America cultivates vibrant, sustainable communities with diverse living and transportation options, enhancing quality of life for all.

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Smart Growth America cultivates vibrant, sustainable communities with diverse living and transportation options, enhancing quality of life for all.

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Throughout the year, we host a number of in-person and virtual events covering topics related to public health, social equity, and climate resilience.

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We offer a library of case studies, videos, and reports to support policymakers, practitioners, and advocates interested in advancing smart growth.

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2025 Annual Report

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2025 Annual Report

Smart Growth America’s 2025 Annual Report reflects the progress we made despite a challenging year. It shows how we supported communities across the country, advanced practical policy solutions, and turned on-the-ground work into measurable impact.

Inside, you’ll find highlights from our work in hundreds of communities across 46 states and DC, updates to the definition of smart growth, progress on our housing and transportation efforts, key impact stories, financials, and a clear look ahead at what comes next for the organization.