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In 1996, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency joined with several non-profit and government organizations
to form the Smart Growth Network (SGN). The Network was formed
in response to increasing community concerns about the need
for new ways to grow that boost the economy, protect the environment,
and enhance community vitality. The Network's partners include
environmental groups, historic preservation organizations,
professional organizations, developers, real estate interests;
local and state government entities.
 The SGN works to encourage development
that serves the economy, community and the environment. It
is a forum for:
- Raising public awareness of how growth can improve community
quality of life;
- Promoting smart growth best practices;
- Developing and sharing information, innovative policies,
tools and ideas;
- Cultivating strategies to address barriers to and advance
opportunities for smart growth.
Network partners are directly responsible
for the coordination and operation of two of the SGN's core
activities: the SGN membership
program and Smart
Growth Online. To learn about any of these programs click
on the above text link.
To learn more about the Smart Growth
Network click here
For further information on SGN Partners,
click here.
To find out more about SGN membership, click
here.
To access the password accessible members area of the site,
click
here.
Through a cooperative agreement, SGN partners the International
City/County Management Association and the US EPA run the
SGN membership program. Serving 700 persons and organizations
the membership program provides local and state officials,
development professionals, and public interest organizations with
the latest information and resources on the world of Smart
Growth.
Smart Growth Online is a web-based
catalogue of Smart Growth related news, events, information
and resources. Developed and funded through a cooperative
agreement between the US EPA and the Sustainable Communities
Network, this tool is designed to advance public understanding
of smart growth and how growth can improve community livability.
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