2015 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement

Learn about the innovative projects in Jackson, TN; Hamilton, OH; and Newark, NJ, that won EPA's 2015 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement.

Technical Assistance Opportunity

EPA grantee Smart Growth America is accepting applications for free technical assistance. Applications are due Oct. 21, 2015. To learn more about what types of workshops are available and how to apply, and to register for the webinar, visit Smart Growth America's web page. Exit 

New Smart Growth Tool for Rural Communities

Specifically designed for rural areas, the Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities lets villages, towns, and small cities evaluate their policies to create healthy, environmentally resilient, and economically robust places.

Read a White House blog post about how the tool is helping rural communities.

Smart Growth in Your Community

View a map of smart growth projects in communities across the country.