EPA smart growth principles

1) Mix land uses. 2) Take advantage of compact building design. 3) Create housing opportunities and choices for a range of household types, family sizes and incomes. 4) Create walkable neighborhoods. 5) Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place. 6) Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas. 7) Reinvest in and strengthen existing communities and achieve more balanced regional development. 8) Provide a variety of transportation choices. 9) Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost- effective. 10) Encourage citizen and stakeholder participation in development decisions. u