Smart Growth

American Planning Association – Features local planning information and policies.

Brookings Institution – A wealth of articles, papers, books and opinion pieces by the highly respected think tank on a diverse range of topics including business, economic, public policy, urban planning.

Fedstats – Brings together on one website the statistics compiled by over 100 government agencies. Good place to search for information on urban planning and smart growth.

Hieros Gamos Guide to Land Use – Comprehensive law and government information is featured at this site. Topics covered include regulation of land use, zoning and historic preservation.

IEDC Economic Development and Smart Growth – A report by the International Economic Development Council of eight case studies on the connections between smart growth strategies and economic development. Case studies ranging from the use of transit-oriented development in Portland, OR and Silver Spring, MD to commercial corridor revitalization in Pittsburgh, PA and Burlington, IA are examined. Targeted area redevelopment and the creation of arts and entertainment districts are also studied.

NAIOP Smart Growth Industry Issues – Look here for trends, an overview of the major markets and more.

Sierra Club - Sprawl – A comprehensive resource on suburban sprawl: facts, reports, local smart growth initiatives and more.

Smart Growth Network – National, regional and local network for all the stakeholders in the development process.

The Flow of Money and Its Impact on Local Economies – A report by Bill Fruth on the primary influences to productive community growth.

Urban Environmental Management Research Initiative – Urban planning documents, statistics, ideas and news.

Industry Resources are compiled and maintained by the NAIOP Information Center. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Sherrod at (703) 904-7100.