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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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An Active Roadmap: Best Practices in Rural Mobility

Why should we invest in multimodal transportation for American rural communities and small towns?

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Overview Defining rural Debunking myths Needs and challenges Strategies for success Case Studies

Debunking myths

Debunking myths about rural America

There are many misconceptions about rural and small-town communities, and this report addresses a number of common questions about Rural America using recent studies and literature. As the research shows, the realities of rural life are often different than you might expect. Talking about these realities helps illustrate why smart growth strategies are equally important in rural communities and small town centers, as they are in more urban communities.

Myth: Are rural communities homogenous?

Myth: Do rural communities enjoy a healthier living environment than urban areas?

Myth: Do people in rural areas have longer driving trips than in urban areas?

Myth: Is transit a feasible option in rural areas?

Myth: Do rural communities have better access to parks and nature?

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