Do you know a community that has made its downtown more walkable, bikeable, and accessible to public transit? Used policy initiatives and regulations to improve the local environment? Turned its public parks into a driver for economic development? Then you might know a community that could apply for the National Award for Smart Growth Achievement.

Through this award, EPA recognizes and supports communities that use innovative policies and strategies to strengthen their economies, provide housing and transportation choices, develop in ways that bring benefits to a wide range of residents, and protect the environment.

This year EPA is recognizing communities in four categories—Built Projects; Corridor and Neighborhood Revitalization; Plazas, Parks, and Public Places; and Policies, Programs, and Plans. Additionally, the review panel will choose one Overall Excellence winner.

Application Deadline — April 12, 2013
For more information: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm