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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 Network Quarterly Discussion, March 2025

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Smart Growth Network Quarterly Discussion, March 2025

The Smart Growth Network gathered this spring at the Urban Institute to explore how community organizations and researchers can partner to turn data into action. This Smart Growth Roundtable brought together experts from Roanoke College, the University of Vermont, and Urban Institute to share real-world examples of how local data partnerships support healthier, more equitable, and better-resourced communities

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