University centers at a glance

National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education Location: University of Maryland at College Park. Activities: Monitoring and evaluation of smart growth laws, education of public officials, research in growth management, development of computer-based support systems. Community Building Program Location: University of Miami. Activities: Fellowship program for journalists, planners, and community leaders, Master of Architecture in suburban and town design, lectures, charrettes, publications. The Abacoa Project Location: Florida Atlantic University in Abacoa (Jupiter). Activities: Research in NU communities, development assistance to Florida municipalities, lectures. Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development Location: Georgia Institute of Technology. Activities: Distinguished Chair in City Planning, research on land use and transportation. South Bend Urban Center Location: University of Notre Dame. Activities: Design and planning assistance to local officials and developers.