Growth and Sprawl

Smart Growth America Smart Growth America- Nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow; one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, preserve… Save Our Land, Save Our Towns Inc. Save Our Land, Save Our Towns Inc.- Charitable corporation promotes changes in attitudes and policies that promote suburban sprawl. Wikipedia: Urban Sprawl Wikipedia: Urban Sprawl- Publicly-editable encyclopedia entry supplies examples and arguments for and against sprawl. Environmental Protection Agency: Smart Growth Environmental Protection Agency: Smart Growth- Includes introduction and detailed information on smart growth, plus news, publications, and policies. The Funders' Network The Funders' Network- A resource for foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other partners working to solve the problems created by suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment. Campaign for Sensible Growth Campaign for Sensible Growth- Coalition of government, civic, and business leaders in northeastern Illinois. Presents information on the campaign, news, and resources. National Town Builders Association National Town Builders Association- Serves builders and developers in an effort to build traditional neighborhoods and town centers though smart growth principles. Sierra Club: Stopping Sprawl Sierra Club: Stopping Sprawl- The Challenge to the Sprawl Campaign works to fight poorly planned runaway development and promotes smart growth communities. Smart Growth BC Smart Growth BC- A non-profit society that works to limit sprawl in British Columbia. Includes case studies, examples and local news. Moving Sustainable Development from Theory to Practice in the U.S. Moving Sustainable Development from Theory to Practice in the U.S.- A quick-study outline of sustainable development for planners and policy-makers, with extensive web references … Sprawl Watch Sprawl Watch- Clearinghouse with news, information and resource links about land-use, community planning and preservation. Preservation Institute Preservation Institute- Information and resources about alternatives to dehumanizing modern trends on social and environmental quality. Scenic America Scenic America- Information and resources from an advocacy organization that wants to protect the scenic qualities of communities and roadways. Smart Growth Network Smart Growth Network- The Smart Growth Network helps create national, regional and local coalitions to support intelligent and sustainable growth. Congress for the New Urbanism Congress for the New Urbanism- News, information and other resources from an organization which promotes the restoration of cities and the creation of human-oriented livable commu… Sprawl-Busters Sprawl-Busters- One of the most comprehensive and earliest sites to target sprawl, by Al Norman, "anti-sprawl guru" and consultant. Arguments and statistics to support campaigns a… Envision Utah Envision Utah- Public-private partnership promoting quality growth with goals in air quality, transportation options, open space preservation, housing, infrastructure, and communi… Greater Ohio Greater Ohio- A statewide network promoting policies that encourage redevelopment of Ohio's cities and towns and conservation of farmland and open space. Greenbelt Alliance Greenbelt Alliance- Conservation and smart growth organization dedicated to protecting the region’s open spaces and ensuring cities grow in a way that creates great neighborhoods … Grow Smart Rhode Island Grow Smart Rhode Island- A statewide non-profit organization that promotes sensible alternatives to suburban sprawl and urban decay. Campaign to Protect Rural England Campaign to Protect Rural England- National charity devoted to protecting and enhancing rural England. Encourages the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town a… Farmland Information Center Farmland Information Center- A clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service…