The Smart Growth Leadership Institute is dedicated to helping state and local elected, civic and business leaders design and implement effective smart growth strategies. We believe that plans, policies, codes and regulations should encourage healthier neighborhoods; promote quality investments; eliminate red-tape; provide incentives to level the playing field for developers; foster active citizenship; and, safeguard the future for our children.

sustainable communities

Visit the Initiative for Sustainable Communities and States for information, news, and events related to the Sustainable Communities Partnership.

governors’ institute

The Governors’ Institute on Community Design advises governors and state leaders as they seek to guide growth and development in their states.

smart growth toolkit

The Smart Growth Toolkit can help communities untangle the thicket of policies and procedures that get in the way of implementing smart growth strategies.