The International City/County Management Association and the Smart

The International City/County Management Association and the Smart Growth Network have released “This is Smart Growth,” a publication that illustrates how communities can improve the quality of development. It features 40 places around the country, from urban to rural, that have used smart-growth techniques. The examples detail new urban developments, revitalization of cities and towns, and protection of natural areas. Policies that affect smart growth, including a section on “Investing Taxpayer Money Wisely,” take the publication beyond the physical form of communities, yet take into account how these policies may effect urban planning. It is available free from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s National Service Center for Environmental Publications at (800) 490-9198 or by e-mail at ncepimal@one.net. Ask for publication 231-K-06-002. It can also be downloaded electronically at www.smartgrowth.org.