The new Bush administration has said it wants to allocate funds for "smart growth" initiatives.
Earlier this week at a meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), three top Bush officials discussed the distribution of federal funds for "smart growth" initiatives. Christie Todd Whitman, head of the EPA, Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martinez urged governors to adopt plans to control urban sprawl, increase public transportation, and improve quality of life. Specifically, Whitman promised legislation to clean up toxic industrial sites on usable land, also known as "brownfields." Martinez pledged to promote home ownership among minorities, specifically blacks and Latinos. Although the meeting raised some important questions about budget appropriations for "smart growth"plans, some governors expressed concern that reductions in the overall budget might leave insufficient funds for individual state programs.
Thanks to California 2000 Project
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