Smart development has ten key principles.
Mix land uses.
Take advantage of compact building design.
Create a range of housing choices and options.
Create walkable neighborhoods.
Foster distinctive, attractive communities.
Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and environmental areas.
Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities.
Provide a variety of transportation choices.
Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective.
Encourage community collaboration in development decisions.
Smart development is an overall approach to development and conservation strategies that can help protect our health and natural environment and make our communities more attractive, economically stronger, and resilient to climate change (taken from epa.gov).
What is Smart Development?
