Smart Growth America
@smartgrowthusa.bsky.social
We envision a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient.
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We're so thrilled to be kicking off our two-day convening for our Zoning for Equitable Solutions and Thriving Communities (ZEST) program!
We're working with 19 community-based organizations to advance zoning reform and health equity.
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
We're working with 19 community-based organizations to advance zoning reform and health equity.
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We're so thrilled to be kicking off our two-day convening for our Zoning for Equitable Solutions and Thriving Communities (ZEST) program!
We're working with 19 community-based organizations to advance zoning reform and health equity.
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
We're working with 19 community-based organizations to advance zoning reform and health equity.
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Come celebrate 25 years of Smart Growth America at our upcoming party on Jan. 12th in Washington, DC!
You’re invited to join! Learn more and get your tickets today ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/sga25/
You’re invited to join! Learn more and get your tickets today ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/sga25/
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Come celebrate 25 years of Smart Growth America at our upcoming party on Jan. 12th in Washington, DC!
You’re invited to join! Learn more and get your tickets today ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/sga25/
You’re invited to join! Learn more and get your tickets today ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/sga25/
Nearly 40,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year.
Every loss is preventable when we design for safe speeds.
November 16th is World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims. This day reminds us that prioritizing safety over speed saves lives.
Every loss is preventable when we design for safe speeds.
November 16th is World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims. This day reminds us that prioritizing safety over speed saves lives.
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Nearly 40,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year.
Every loss is preventable when we design for safe speeds.
November 16th is World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims. This day reminds us that prioritizing safety over speed saves lives.
Every loss is preventable when we design for safe speeds.
November 16th is World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims. This day reminds us that prioritizing safety over speed saves lives.
SGA is turning 25!
Join us on January 12th from 5:30-8 p.m. in Washington, DC for a special evening reception where we'll celebrate our movement’s achievements and chart our bold course for the future.
Learn more and register today! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/celebrate-25...
Join us on January 12th from 5:30-8 p.m. in Washington, DC for a special evening reception where we'll celebrate our movement’s achievements and chart our bold course for the future.
Learn more and register today! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/celebrate-25...
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
SGA is turning 25!
Join us on January 12th from 5:30-8 p.m. in Washington, DC for a special evening reception where we'll celebrate our movement’s achievements and chart our bold course for the future.
Learn more and register today! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/celebrate-25...
Join us on January 12th from 5:30-8 p.m. in Washington, DC for a special evening reception where we'll celebrate our movement’s achievements and chart our bold course for the future.
Learn more and register today! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/celebrate-25...
Today we joined @aarp.org for the 4th annual Housing for the Care Economy Workshop in Providence, Rhode Island.
Policymakers, practitioners, & advocates came together to reflect on Rhode Island’s evolving housing landscape & creative local solutions to the workforce housing crisis.
Policymakers, practitioners, & advocates came together to reflect on Rhode Island’s evolving housing landscape & creative local solutions to the workforce housing crisis.
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Today we joined @aarp.org for the 4th annual Housing for the Care Economy Workshop in Providence, Rhode Island.
Policymakers, practitioners, & advocates came together to reflect on Rhode Island’s evolving housing landscape & creative local solutions to the workforce housing crisis.
Policymakers, practitioners, & advocates came together to reflect on Rhode Island’s evolving housing landscape & creative local solutions to the workforce housing crisis.
On Oct. 6, we're showcasing our video on how flooding affects Florida's built environment during #FloridaClimateWeek with @VoLoFoundation.
We'll talk about what smart growth strategies can mitigate the impacts of climate disasters.
Register to join us! ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
We'll talk about what smart growth strategies can mitigate the impacts of climate disasters.
Register to join us! ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
September 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
On Oct. 6, we're showcasing our video on how flooding affects Florida's built environment during #FloridaClimateWeek with @VoLoFoundation.
We'll talk about what smart growth strategies can mitigate the impacts of climate disasters.
Register to join us! ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
We'll talk about what smart growth strategies can mitigate the impacts of climate disasters.
Register to join us! ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
🏛️ Last week, we wrapped up our 3-part Hill briefing series with the Build America Caucus.
Hosted with Rep. Scott Peters’ office, the session focused on a key question: how do we finance and build more housing?
Hosted with Rep. Scott Peters’ office, the session focused on a key question: how do we finance and build more housing?
September 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🏛️ Last week, we wrapped up our 3-part Hill briefing series with the Build America Caucus.
Hosted with Rep. Scott Peters’ office, the session focused on a key question: how do we finance and build more housing?
Hosted with Rep. Scott Peters’ office, the session focused on a key question: how do we finance and build more housing?
San Antonio’s #CompleteStreets policy is one of the strongest in the nation.
But policy is just the start. Implementation is where real change happens.
This week, we joined city staff for a bike audit to see how San Antonio is putting its award-winning policy into practice.
But policy is just the start. Implementation is where real change happens.
This week, we joined city staff for a bike audit to see how San Antonio is putting its award-winning policy into practice.
September 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
San Antonio’s #CompleteStreets policy is one of the strongest in the nation.
But policy is just the start. Implementation is where real change happens.
This week, we joined city staff for a bike audit to see how San Antonio is putting its award-winning policy into practice.
But policy is just the start. Implementation is where real change happens.
This week, we joined city staff for a bike audit to see how San Antonio is putting its award-winning policy into practice.
Join us for a webinar on Partnerships for brownfield redevelopment Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 2 p.m. ET.
We'll be exploring strategies to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and new approaches to equitable redevelopment.
Register here! ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll be exploring strategies to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and new approaches to equitable redevelopment.
Register here! ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join us for a webinar on Partnerships for brownfield redevelopment Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 2 p.m. ET.
We'll be exploring strategies to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and new approaches to equitable redevelopment.
Register here! ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll be exploring strategies to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and new approaches to equitable redevelopment.
Register here! ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For the past year, SGA worked with MPOs across the country to integrate arts and culture into their work.
Our new case studies celebrate how they are sparking change, building partnerships, and putting creativity at the heart of planning.
Learn more! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/programs-and...
Our new case studies celebrate how they are sparking change, building partnerships, and putting creativity at the heart of planning.
Learn more! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/programs-and...
September 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
For the past year, SGA worked with MPOs across the country to integrate arts and culture into their work.
Our new case studies celebrate how they are sparking change, building partnerships, and putting creativity at the heart of planning.
Learn more! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/programs-and...
Our new case studies celebrate how they are sparking change, building partnerships, and putting creativity at the heart of planning.
Learn more! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/programs-and...
Tomorrow is the last day to get your applications in for our Community Connectors program!
We're excited to work with small and mid-sized cities to repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads.
Find all the details here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
We're excited to work with small and mid-sized cities to repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads.
Find all the details here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
September 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Tomorrow is the last day to get your applications in for our Community Connectors program!
We're excited to work with small and mid-sized cities to repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads.
Find all the details here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
We're excited to work with small and mid-sized cities to repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads.
Find all the details here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
We're excited to be partnering with VoLo Foundation for #FloridaClimateWeek October 6-12!
During our session, we'll showcase our video on flooding in Florida and have a fireside chat with local community leader Canieria Gardner.
Learn more ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
During our session, we'll showcase our video on flooding in Florida and have a fireside chat with local community leader Canieria Gardner.
Learn more ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
September 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We're excited to be partnering with VoLo Foundation for #FloridaClimateWeek October 6-12!
During our session, we'll showcase our video on flooding in Florida and have a fireside chat with local community leader Canieria Gardner.
Learn more ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
During our session, we'll showcase our video on flooding in Florida and have a fireside chat with local community leader Canieria Gardner.
Learn more ⤵️
FloridaClimateWeek.org
There’s still time to apply to our Community Connectors program, an initiative that supports small and mid-sized cities with repairing the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads
Apply by August 31st!
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
Apply by August 31st!
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
August 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
There’s still time to apply to our Community Connectors program, an initiative that supports small and mid-sized cities with repairing the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads
Apply by August 31st!
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
Apply by August 31st!
Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
Thinking about applying to our upcoming Community Connectors program?
Join us for an informational webinar on Aug. 13th at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Register here ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for an informational webinar on Aug. 13th at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Register here ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thinking about applying to our upcoming Community Connectors program?
Join us for an informational webinar on Aug. 13th at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Register here ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for an informational webinar on Aug. 13th at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Register here ⤵️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 was recently introduced in the Senate, and includes smart growth priorities for zoning, transit-oriented development, & more.
The committee is considering the bill today!
Find out more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
The committee is considering the bill today!
Find out more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
July 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 was recently introduced in the Senate, and includes smart growth priorities for zoning, transit-oriented development, & more.
The committee is considering the bill today!
Find out more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
The committee is considering the bill today!
Find out more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
📢 We're accepting applications our Community Connectors program, which helps small and mid-sized cities repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads.
🗓️ Apply by August 31st!
Learn more and apply here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
🗓️ Apply by August 31st!
Learn more and apply here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
July 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
📢 We're accepting applications our Community Connectors program, which helps small and mid-sized cities repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads.
🗓️ Apply by August 31st!
Learn more and apply here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
🗓️ Apply by August 31st!
Learn more and apply here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...
As housing affordability continues to be a top priority for communities across the country, see what these eight counties, who were part of our Counties for Housing Solutions initiative, are doing to build more affordable housing in their communities ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As housing affordability continues to be a top priority for communities across the country, see what these eight counties, who were part of our Counties for Housing Solutions initiative, are doing to build more affordable housing in their communities ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
#CompleteStreets are a shift in how to design and plan our transportation networks.
Our new report uplifts the cities and towns that are raising the bar with policies that make it safer and easier for everyone to get where they need to go.
See more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
Our new report uplifts the cities and towns that are raising the bar with policies that make it safer and easier for everyone to get where they need to go.
See more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
July 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#CompleteStreets are a shift in how to design and plan our transportation networks.
Our new report uplifts the cities and towns that are raising the bar with policies that make it safer and easier for everyone to get where they need to go.
See more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
Our new report uplifts the cities and towns that are raising the bar with policies that make it safer and easier for everyone to get where they need to go.
See more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
The #CompleteStreets movement is evolving—and so is its framework.
We’re updating how we evaluate policies to better reflect today’s challenges and opportunities.
Read how @completestreets.bsky.social is meeting the moment ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
We’re updating how we evaluate policies to better reflect today’s challenges and opportunities.
Read how @completestreets.bsky.social is meeting the moment ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The #CompleteStreets movement is evolving—and so is its framework.
We’re updating how we evaluate policies to better reflect today’s challenges and opportunities.
Read how @completestreets.bsky.social is meeting the moment ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
We’re updating how we evaluate policies to better reflect today’s challenges and opportunities.
Read how @completestreets.bsky.social is meeting the moment ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, communities across the U.S. are already seeing population shifts.
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
July 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, communities across the U.S. are already seeing population shifts.
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Nashville's newest 2024 update to their #CompleteStreets policies show how cities can continue to improve over time.
💪Stronger policy = stronger outcomes.
See why their policy stands out in our new report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
💪Stronger policy = stronger outcomes.
See why their policy stands out in our new report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
July 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Nashville's newest 2024 update to their #CompleteStreets policies show how cities can continue to improve over time.
💪Stronger policy = stronger outcomes.
See why their policy stands out in our new report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
💪Stronger policy = stronger outcomes.
See why their policy stands out in our new report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
Massachusetts has implemented bold housing and land use reforms.
Over the years, we've helped four different partners turn ambitious legislation into real, lasting change, especially near high-quality transit.
Learn more in our new report! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Over the years, we've helped four different partners turn ambitious legislation into real, lasting change, especially near high-quality transit.
Learn more in our new report! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
July 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Massachusetts has implemented bold housing and land use reforms.
Over the years, we've helped four different partners turn ambitious legislation into real, lasting change, especially near high-quality transit.
Learn more in our new report! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Over the years, we've helped four different partners turn ambitious legislation into real, lasting change, especially near high-quality transit.
Learn more in our new report! ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
The best Complete Streets policies of the past two years are here!
Our new report celebrates strong, equity-centered #CompleteStreets policies that make streets safer and more accessible.
Who made the list?
Find out ⤵️ @completestreets.bsky.social
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
Our new report celebrates strong, equity-centered #CompleteStreets policies that make streets safer and more accessible.
Who made the list?
Find out ⤵️ @completestreets.bsky.social
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
June 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The best Complete Streets policies of the past two years are here!
Our new report celebrates strong, equity-centered #CompleteStreets policies that make streets safer and more accessible.
Who made the list?
Find out ⤵️ @completestreets.bsky.social
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
Our new report celebrates strong, equity-centered #CompleteStreets policies that make streets safer and more accessible.
Who made the list?
Find out ⤵️ @completestreets.bsky.social
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, communities across the U.S. are already seeing population shifts.
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
June 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, communities across the U.S. are already seeing population shifts.
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive.
See the full report ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...
On Day 2 of our Culture & Community Network convening, we focused on creative risk-taking, deep listening, and building trust through arts-based engagement.
Participants explored bold ideas and reflected on how care + creativity can transform planning.
Participants explored bold ideas and reflected on how care + creativity can transform planning.
June 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
On Day 2 of our Culture & Community Network convening, we focused on creative risk-taking, deep listening, and building trust through arts-based engagement.
Participants explored bold ideas and reflected on how care + creativity can transform planning.
Participants explored bold ideas and reflected on how care + creativity can transform planning.