Zoning helped create the housing crisis, but it’s also one of the most powerful tools we have to fix it. Read our recommendations for how to update local zoning rules in order to build more types of housing in the right places for the right price ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-ce...

SGA is turning 25! Join us on January 12th from 5:30-8 p.m. in Washington, DC for a special evening reception where we'll celebrate our movement’s achievements and chart our bold course for the future. Learn more and register today! ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/celebrate-25...

We’re so back! 🚍 #TransportationCampDC returns on Jan 10, 2026 at Catholic University! Join transportation nerds, pros, and advocates for a day of bold ideas and new connections. 🎟️ Grab your tickets before they're gone! 👇 t4america.org/transportati...

We thank the Mellon Foundation for granting us $450,000 to launch Outside In, a storytelling and research project exploring the underrecognized histories of AAPI suburban communities in the American South. Learn more about this exciting upcoming project ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Today we joined @aarp.org for the 4th annual Housing for the Care Economy Workshop in Providence, Rhode Island. Policymakers, practitioners, & advocates came together to reflect on Rhode Island’s evolving housing landscape & creative local solutions to the workforce housing crisis.

We're excited to announce that we're bringing #TCampDC back on January 10th! Save the date and get ready to get your tickets when they go live next week!

As federal transportation policies shift, leading advocates for transportation safety, walking and transit share how their organizations are shaping the ongoing congressional debate. Hear from @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social, @apta-info.bsky.social, and America Walks in a new blog ➡️ buff.ly/IPSjGWs

Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for people walking. That's why we need to build communities where people of all ages can walk safely every day of the year. Read more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-ce...

Beth Osborne's transition to SGA's President & CEO was highlighted in Mass Transit magazine alongside other leaders in the transit industry 👏 @bethosborne.bsky.social Check it out ⤵️ www.masstransitmag.com/management/n...

Three weeks into the government shutdown, and communities nationwide are paying the price. Grants and projects are delayed. Federal programs are being gutted. Learn how critical smart growth programs are being impacted and what to expect next ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

As extreme weather increasingly displaces people, states like Illinois are leading with policies that ensure housing, community, and climate resilience go hand-in-hand. Learn more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

💡Shoutout to one of our board members, Susan Daggett, for writing this article highlighting how eliminating parking minimums can create opportunity for more affordable housing options in Denver, CO. Check it out! ⤵️ www.yahoo.com/news/article...

📢 We’re excited to announce @bethosborne.bsky.social as the new President & CEO of SGA! With decades of experience in transportation policy and community-focused planning, Beth will help lead our efforts of creating more vibrant, thriving communities! www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Join us for a webinar with @city_health to explore how communities are translating #CompleteStreets policies into real-world impact. Hear directly from two cities making strides in implementation and more! Register here ⤵️ burness.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Decades of decisions about what we build, where we build, and how we finance it have made housing unaffordable for millions. Smarter zoning and financing policies can help more people find AND afford a home. Find out more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Decades of land use policies have pushed growth outward—onto farmland, forests, and floodplains—driving up costs and putting people and the planet at greater risk. Where we build housing matters just as much as how much we build. Learn more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

The U.S. is short nearly 5M homes—but fixing the housing crisis isn’t just about supply. The smart growth approach means shaping housing through three ideas: type, place, and price shape housing. Learn more⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, enabling more housing in well-connected, convenient locations 👏 ✨These TOD-focused reforms help create a path forward for tackling high housing costs. Find out more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

🚨 The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. after Congress failed to pass a funding extension. We wrote about what this means, why this shutdown is different, and what happens next. Find out more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

The idea that we need housing, so "just build it everywhere," is not only a recipe for sprawl, but ecological collapse and miles-long commutes. Building housing in the right places, and with the right zoning tools, is a smarter alternative. Learn more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

On Oct. 6, we're showcasing our video on how flooding affects Florida's built environment during #FloridaClimateWeek with @VoLoFoundation. We'll talk about what smart growth strategies can mitigate the impacts of climate disasters. Register to join us! ⤵️ FloridaClimateWeek.org

🏛️ Last week, we wrapped up our 3-part Hill briefing series with the Build America Caucus. Hosted with Rep. Scott Peters’ office, the session focused on a key question: how do we finance and build more housing?

San Antonio’s #CompleteStreets policy is one of the strongest in the nation. But policy is just the start. Implementation is where real change happens. This week, we joined city staff for a bike audit to see how San Antonio is putting its award-winning policy into practice.

#WeekWithoutDriving2025 is next week! We're excited to celebrate by sharing strategies for how to understand our built environment in a new blog series. Start by learning more about how walk audits support safer, more accessible communities for all ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

At SGA, we believe that everyone should have access to a home that supports them at every stage of life. That means more types of housing, in the right places, at prices people can afford. Here’s how we’re working to bring that vision to life⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-ce...

Congratulations to 2020 Richard H. Driehaus Form-Based Codes Award recipient Sara Bronin for winning a 2025 #HeinzAward! Sara's work has helped inspire our Center for Zoning Solutions. We're thrilled to see her recognized for her work! 👏 Learn more ⤵️ @heinzawards.org bit.ly/41qZDnK

In August, @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social hosted visitors from Latin America through the Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program🌎 Members of SGA's Thriving Communities team presented on dangerous road design & #CompleteStreets 🚍🚴🏻‍♀️🚶🏿‍♀️ Learn more in the 🧵⤵️

Join us for a webinar on Partnerships for brownfield redevelopment Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 2 p.m. ET. We'll be exploring strategies to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and new approaches to equitable redevelopment. Register here! ⤵️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

For the past year, SGA worked with MPOs across the country to integrate arts and culture into their work. Our new case studies celebrate how they are sparking change, building partnerships, and putting creativity at the heart of planning. Learn more! ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/programs-and...

Tomorrow is the last day to get your applications in for our Community Connectors program! We're excited to work with small and mid-sized cities to repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads. Find all the details here ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

A recent op-ed for the Washington Post claims that the housing crisis will “disappear on its own.” But at SGA, we know what actually leads to more housing: building in walkable, well-connected places where people want to live. See our response ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Passenger rail is back on the Gulf Coast! Our team played a critical role in shaping the federal programs that made this service possible. Our new video shows us joined by community members and other elected officials on the inaugural ride!👇 youtu.be/ocmYcriB7jM?...

The ‘abundance’ movement calls for getting rid of outdated rules that block new housing and infrastructure. Abundance done well means removing barriers where it matters most: in thriving, well-connected communities. Read more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Did you know that hurricane season can last until November? Places like Ft. Pierce Florida are using #SmartGrowth to mitigate the impacts of climate disasters. Our video explains how ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=S03q...

If you missed the deadline to apply for our Community Connectors program, good news! We've extended the deadline to September 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to apply while you still can! All the information can be found here ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

There’s still time to apply to our Community Connectors program, an initiative that supports small and mid-sized cities with repairing the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads Apply by August 31st! Learn more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

RRIF & TIFIA should be fueling equitable growth near transit, but red tape has slowed both programs down for years. Our LOCUS coalition says it’s time to unlock transit-oriented developments full potential. Learn more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Applications are now open for @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social Community Connectors program, an initiative to help small and mid-sized communities repair the harm of divisive infrastructure. Applications are due August 31! Learn more and apply today ⤵️ t4america.org/2025/08/22/h...

We have a message from some members of our National Brownfields Coalition! 📽️ Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f36U... Sign up for an annual NBC membership during the month of August to receive membership at no additional cost for the remainder of 2025!

"The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 is a bipartisan housing package including legislation SGA has identified as most impactful, including addressing the supply shortage by helping to remove barriers to housing development through zoning and land use reforms." pro.stateaffairs.com/la/housing/g...

This past Saturday, @amtrak.com celebrated the return of passenger rail between New Orleans and Mobile, AL. Community members across the Gulf Coast, and T4A staff, were there for the inaugural ride. Check it out ⤵️ t4america.org/2025/08/20/g...

We're looking for a fundraising consultant to help us create and execute a strategy to build and maintain a portfolio of high-impact donors. Applications from experienced individuals or firms are due by August 29. Apply today! ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-ce...

In July, Congress expanded the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. LIHTC can unlock the development of hundreds of thousands of new affordable rental homes nationwide, especially if supported with other funding streams. See more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Hey, small and mid-sized cities... #CommunityConnectors is open for applications! Now through Aug. 31, apply to join this yearlong cohort focused on transforming divisive or dangerous arterial roads in your community. @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social Find our more ➡️ buff.ly/Q5whHf5

As the nation continues to face housing shortages and rising costs, tariffs add additional uncertainty. Regardless if they stay, tariffs will impact the U.S. housing market for decades to come. Learn more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

SGA supported multiple partners in Massachusetts implement bold housing and land use reforms in their communities. Learn more about how the state has turned ambitious legislation into real, lasting change, especially near high-quality transit ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

In a recently passed tax and spending bill, key community development tax incentives were made permanent. But what does the bill really mean for smart growth? Find out ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

We're looking for a fundraising consultant to help SGA create and execute a strategy to build and maintain a portfolio high-impact donors. Applications from experienced individuals or firms are due by August 29. Click for more info and how to apply ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-ce...

A recent interview with DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum, where she discussed transportation in DC, set alarm bells for us at SGA. The Director seemed to suggest that safety for those outside of personal vehicles is out of her scope. See our response ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Thinking about applying to our upcoming Community Connectors program? Join us for an informational webinar on Aug. 13th at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Register here ⤵️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...