Smarter Growth Policy

Smarter Growth is growth that balances the interests of the economy, the environment, and social needs, including housing. NAHB has been active in the growth debate, advocating comprehensive planning and sensible development policies. Below is NAHB's official policy on Smarter Growth.

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A Methodological Review of the Center for Neighborhood Technology’s “Housing + Transportation Affordability Index” The Center for Neighborhood Technology’s “Housing + Transportation Affordability Index” has been used in policymaking as its capacity has grown. Because of its interest in housing affordability, in this report NAHB explored the Index’s methodological underpinnings and reliability as a policy tool. 12/1/2011	PDF
Smart Codes Checklist The Smart Growth Checklist was developed to not only facilitate the development of "smarter growth" but also to help streamline and quicken the development approval and entitlements process. 6/9/2011	PDF
Urban Growth Boundaries This is the NAHB policy on Urban Growth Boundaries as readopted at the 2010 Spring Board of Directors Meeting. 4/4/2011	Policy Summary
Household Type, Housing Choice, and Commuting Behavior Data from HUD and the Census Bureau show substantial differences in the way different types of households choose neighborhoods and home. The largest differences are often associated with marital status and having children. 12/7/2009	Web page
Smarter Growth Policy Statement: Building Better Places to Live, Work and Play Read NAHB's full policy on Smart Growth initiatives. 10/9/2009	NAHB Resolution
2009 Smarter Growth Policy Statement Smarter Growth is a concept that addresses the questions of how best to plan for and manage growth, when and where new residential and commercial development, as well as schools and transportation systems, should be built and located, and how to pay for the infrastructure required to serve a … 10/8/2009	PDF
HousingPolicy.org- An Online Guide to State and Local Housing Policy HousingPolicy.org is the web address for the The Center for Housing Policy, the research affiliate of the National Housing Council (NHC), which has resources on the nation’s housing challenges and policies and programs developed to address these needs. 3/31/2008	External Link
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