Smart growth is development that serves the economy, the community, and the environment. With smart growth we will save acres, save money on roads and sewers, keep homes more affordable, and make our cities and town centers thrive. That’s good growth.

Economic Development

Employment and business opportunities, improves local tax base, provides neighborhood services and amenities, and creates economically competitive communities.

Strong Neighborhoods

Provide a range of housing options giving people the opportunity to choose housing that best suits them. Smart growth provides the choice to walk, ride a bike, take transit, or drive.

Healthy communities

Provide families with a clean environment. Smart growth balances development and environmental protection.

The goal of smart growth is not no growth or even slow growth. Rather, the overall goal is sensible growth that balances our need for jobs and economic development with our desire to save our natural environment.