Category: Reports
Climate Change and Older Americans: State of the Science
Older adults will account for 20% of the US population by 2040. And older Americans are expected to be located in places that may be relatively more affected by climate change, including coastal zones and large metropolitan areas. This new report by EPA… more »
Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems
The EPA and 16 partner organizations have published four papers that highlight how decentralized wastewater treatment systems can be sustainable and appropriate options for communities and homeowners. The papers provide information on the benefits and t… more »
A Bold Plan for Sustainable California Communities
This report from NRDC spotlights the benefits of sustainability planning in three of California's largest cities—representing nearly two-thirds of the state's population. The report explores how Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego have already… more »
Leaping the Budget Gap: Land Use and Fiscal Planning in Natrona County, Wyoming
This Sonoran Institute study examined the public infrastructure costs associated with residential developments in rural areas near Casper, Wyoming. The report found that the farther the development is from the downtown core, the greater the drain on cou… more »
Achieving Hazard-Resilient Coastal & Waterfront Smart Growth
This report developed by NOAA and EPA presents ideas shared by smart growth and hazard mitigation experts related to building hazard-resilient coastal communities. Themes include opportunities and challenges; siting and design; plans and policies; engag… more »
Greening America's Capitals: Lincoln, Nebraska
This report describes EPA's work with Lincoln, Nebraska, to develop an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable vision for the South Capital area and design options to achieve it.
For more information: www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/publication… more »
National Complete Streets Coalition 2011 Policy Analysis and Local Policy Workbook
This new analysis examines 350 Complete Streets policies that have been approved by communities across the country as of the end of 2011. Local policies of particular note are highlighted throughout the report, providing a comprehensive examination of… more »
How Transit-Oriented Development Can Help Get America to Work
Planning community development with public transportation as a central consideration can spur economic growth, according to this new report. Published by Morgan Stanley and the Low-Income Investment Fund, the report features Arlington, Virginia, and the… more »
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