An Interview with the New President of Smart Growth America

17 January 2008 - 5:00am

Geoff Anderson, former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Smart Growth program, has just been announced as the new president and CEO of Smart Growth America.

In this podcast, Geoff talks with Planetizen about what he hopes to accomplish in this new position. He also compares and contrasts this new advocacy-based role with his former role in government.

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