Smart Growth America

📢We're accepting applications our Community Connectors program, which helps small and mid-sized cities repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads. 🗓️Apply by August 31st! Learn more and apply here ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/services/commu…

Join us this Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET to explore our federal policy proposals for expanding and improving passenger rail across the U.S. We'll be joined by @knoxross, Chairman of @SouthernRailCms, and Gregg Baxter from Herzog. Register here 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join @SmartTransp for a webinar with the WSDOT staff and researchers on Wednesday, July 23, at 12 p.m. ET! During the webinar, learn how they're working towards accessibility-forward planning through their OpenSidewalks initiative. Register here ⤵️ uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Through education, advocacy tools, and hands-on support, our new zoning program will help 19 communities reform zoning laws to support healthier, more prosperous communities. Learn more about ZEST and meet the cohort ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…

As housing affordability continues to be a top priority for communities across the country, see what these eight counties, who were part of our Counties for Housing Solutions initiative, are doing to build more affordable housing in their communities ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…

A new report shows that not getting enough physical activity is linked to $192 billion in U.S. health care costs. Being physically active can save money and is one of the best things a person can do to improve their health. #ActivePeople doi.org/10.1177/089011…

#CompleteStreets are a shift in how to design and plan our transportation networks. Our new report uplifts the cities and towns that are raising the bar with policies that make it safer and easier for everyone to get where they need to go. See more ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-repo…

We need transit that works everywhere, including rural places. Our most recent Rethinking reauthorization post explains how our new policy proposals help policymakers prioritize investing in mobility not just for big cities, but small towns 👇 t4america.org/2025/07/09/the…

The #CompleteStreets movement is evolving—and so is its framework. We’re updating how we evaluate policies to better reflect today’s challenges and opportunities around safety, equity, and implementation. Read how @completestreets is meeting the moment⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, communities across the U.S. are already seeing population shifts. Our new report offers an actionable framework for building places where everyone can thrive. See the full report ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…

🚨 Up to $4.7 billion in transportation grants awarded to grantees across the country will be rescinded following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. See our break down of how this impacts communities everywhere👇 t4america.org/2025/07/08/con…

Nashville's newest 2024 update to their #CompleteStreets policies show how cities can continue to improve over time. 💪Stronger policy = stronger outcomes. See why their policy stands out in our new report ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-repo…

Massachusetts has implemented bold housing and land use reforms. Over the years, we've helped four different partners turn ambitious legislation into real, lasting change, especially near high-quality transit. Learn more in our new report! ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…

“Complete Streets policies reflect the vision each community has for its future. The strongest policies lead to changes that make it safer and easier for people to get where they need to go.” -Heidi Simon, director of Thriving Communities. @completestreets forbes.com/sites/tanyamoh…

Earlier this month we hosted a handful of metropolitan planning organizations across the country to explore arts, culture, and creativity for deeper engagement and improved community outcomes. See our major takeaways from our time together ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…

Did you miss our #CompleteStreets webinar with @SmartGrowthUSA and city leaders from St. Louis and San Antonio? Watch the full recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=CvlIns…

San Antonio raised the bar with its new #CompleteStreets policy—built through deep collaboration, community consensus, and a shared commitment to safer streets. Learn more about what it looks like when partnership fuels progress in our new report ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…

The best Complete Streets policies of the past two years are here! Our new report celebrates strong, equity-centered #CompleteStreets policies that make streets safer and more accessible. Who made the list? Find out ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-repo…