A growing number of local governments are using smart growth approaches in their efforts to address climate change in their communities.
A new report, Getting Smart about Climate Change, outlines nine strategies for successfully applying smart growth principles to climate concerns on the local and regional levels:
Create more sustainable and resilient communities.
Green the local economy.
Engage the community in the climate change planning process
Approach climate change planning on a regional evel
Address transportation through transit-oriented development and complete streets
Promote density through infill development and brownfield redevelopment
Adopt green building policies.
Preserve and create green space.
Plan for climate adaptation.
Download the full report.
Create more sustainable and resilient communities.
Green the local economy.
Engage the community in the climate change planning process
Approach climate change planning on a regional evel
Address transportation through transit-oriented development and complete streets
Promote density through infill development and brownfield redevelopment
Adopt green building policies.
Preserve and create green space.
Plan for climate adaptation.
Download the full report.
