Ten Principles For Smart Growth

Western City publishes its list of ten principles for smart growth. But are cities incorporating the principles in their planning processes?

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April 15, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The concept of smart growth is central to virtually every planning discussion under way today. To this end, the League [of California Cities'] Smart Growth Subcommittee created its '10 Principles for Smart Growth' as a foundation upon which local governments can plan their communities." The article provides specific examples of how local cities have implemented these smart growth principles. League's 10 Principles for Smart Growth articulate the most significant factors that local officials should bear in mind when building or planning for community growth.

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