Anti-Sprawl Strategies Good For Construction Jobs

Study finds that smart growth policies are good for construction jobs.

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January 15, 2004, 12:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A new study by Good Jobs First (GJF) finds that, contrary to common belief, smart growth policies are good for construction jobs. The report provides evidence that smart growth can create more employment opportunities than sprawl for workers who build residential and commercial structures and transportation infrastructure.

Thanks to John Flaherty

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Tuesday, December 9, 2003 in Good Jobs First

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