EPA study details economic advantages of smarth growth
The US Evironmental Protection Agency has penned a new study explaining the economic advantages of using smart growth strategies and creating more walkable communities. The report: "Smart Growth and Economic Success: Benefits for Real Estate Developers, Investors, Businesses and Local Governments," can be downloaded here: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/pdf/economic_success.pdf
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