Sustainable Communities Pilot
The Smart Growth District was selected as one of five national pilots by a new partnership between the EPA, Dept of Housing and Urban Development, and federal Dept of Transportation. View the EPA Press Release. |
| What is Smart Growth? |
| In short, smart growth means building neighborhoods like we used to. Not out in a corn field. Not surrounded by gates. And people-oriented, not car-oriented. Just like the historic fabric of the Martindale-Brightwood and King Park neighborhoods. Learn more about what smart growth is and what it looks like. |
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| What's the Initiative All About? |
| This initiative seeks to develop a new model for neighborhood rebirth. One that builds new without getting rid of the old. Learn about the initiative, it's goals, and outcomes. |
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| Why 22nd and the Monon? |
| From brownfields to greenways, housing to stormwater, and socioeconomic challenges to light rail opportunities, the area offers an unparalleled convergence of issues and opportunities. Learn more about the area. |
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| What is the Process? |
| The initiative was awarded a team of experts with national reputation through the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program of the American Institute of Architects. Learn more about the process and how to stay involved. |
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