Smart Growth Equals Smart Greenhouse Gas Reduction

A major side benefit of smart growth type efforts by states is greenhouse gas reduction.

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November 26, 2002, 7:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


According to the report, expanding transportation choices, conserving greenspaces, and promoting new community designs are effective strategies for reducing greenhouse gases. These approaches offer an effective alternative to costly government regulations and also contribute to protecting quality of life. "Although not always identified as a benefit, common-sense growth policies can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In fact, a well-designed community can reduce emissions without having to implement expensive regulations or programs. This added benefit of growth management makes "smart growth" an even more attractive policy alternative. Three growth strategies are helping to curb GHG emissions: expanding transportation choices, conserving greenspaces, and designing communities that place less demand on energy production and infrastructure."

Thanks to Joel Hirschhorn

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