This 120-page primer describes concrete 100 policies and techniques for putting the ten smart growth principles into practice.
"Building on the success of Getting to Smart Growth: 100 Policies for Implementation, the Smart Growth Network and International City/County Management Association have published Getting to Smart Growth II: 100 More Policies for Implementation. This primer provides states and communities a mix of policy options that can be mixed and matched to fit local circumstances, visions and values; and highlights steps that the private sector can take to encourage more livable communities. [Editor's note: The link below is to a 500KB PDF.]
Thanks to Laura Kranz
FULL STORY: Getting to Smart Growth II

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