In this edition of On Common Ground, we explore various facets of smart growth development with a lens on the financial return to the private and public sector of development that embraces the smart growth paradigm.
In This Issue
There’s a sort of big bang in value that occurs when a space becomes walkable, and the numbers are seriously impressive.
Municipalities across the country are implementing energy-efficient measures in their daily operations for significant cost savings.
Parks, trails and open spaces very often bring value to development, and the data proves it. Americans want nature near their homes and workplaces.
The high cost of climate adaptation and resiliency efforts and the silver lining that lies in wise government planning and spending.
Changes in corporate tax law have hindered low-income housing efforts. The primary mechanism for financing affordable housing in the US is the LIHTC.