Wondering if a proposed development is smart growth? Curious if your policies and zoning will deliver the results your town wants? This new resource can help answer those questions.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency compiled a set of smart growth scorecards and rating systems currently being used in communities across the country. These tools help communities choose the best policies and strategies to ensure that growth and development benefits everyone. Some scorecards will help communities understand how the local regulatory climate impacts development patterns. Others are designed to determine if proposed new developments meet community-defined smart growth goals. Please click here to access this resource.