State budget negotiations includes $135 million in "Smart Growth" incentives.
In an attempt to thwart sprawl, the state budget currently under negotiation includes $100 million to provide $2,000, to $5,000 per residence for jurisdictions that increase the number of building permits issued by 25% over the annual average for the past three years. The budget also includes $25 million in grants to help communities develop abandoned commercial sites, $5 million dollars in grants for communities with housing available for the creation of new jobs, and $5 million in loans for multi-family units near transit stations. Opponents charge the amounts will barely make a dent in stopping urban sprawl.
Thanks to William Davis
FULL STORY: State eyes incentives to save farmland - Most S.J. cities wouldn't qualify for $100M program

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