Links to access new U.S. EPA documents on smart growth

["Shannon Briggs" <briggssl@michigan.gov>]

http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/ 


New Release: Protecting Water Resources with Higher-Density Development
<http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/water_density.htm> 
The U.S. Census Bureau projects that U.S. population will grow by 50
million people, or approximately 18 percent, between 2000 and 2020. This
study intends to help communities better understand the impacts of
higher and lower density on water resources. The findings indicate that
low-density development may not always be the preferred strategy for
protecting water resources... 

New Release: Using Smart Growth Techniques as Stormwater Best Management
Practices <http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/stormwater.htm> 
To comply with the Clean Water Act, over 6000 communities across the
nation are developing municipal stormwater permitting programs. "Using
Smart Growth Techniques as Stormwater Best Management Practices" reviews
nine common smart growth techniques and examines how they can be used to
prevent or manage stormwater runoff. This publication will help
communities encourage smart growth and meet the new regulatory
requirements...

New Release: Growing Toward More Efficient Water Use: Linking
Development, Infrastructure, and Drinking Water Policies
<http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/water_efficiency.htm> 
This publication focuses on the relationship between development
patterns, water use, and the cost of water delivery. It reviews
literature that shows how large-lot, dispersed development patterns can
cost more to serve because of the length of pipe required, pumping
costs, and other factors. "Growing Toward More Efficient Water Use"
includes policy options for states, localities, and utilities that
directly reduce the cost and demand for water, while indirectly
promoting smarter growth...

New Release: Parking Spaces / Community Places: Finding the Balance
through Smart Growth Solutions
<http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/parking.htm> 
This report highlights proven approaches that balance parking with
broader community goals. The highlighted solutions cover a range of
supply management, demand management, and pricing strategies.
Communities have found that combinations of parking pricing, shared
parking, demand management, and other techniques have helped them create
vibrant places while protecting environmental quality...

 


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