If You Build It, They Will Come
Americans want smart growth alternatives to conventional transportation
Smart growth land-use strategies, also known as location-efficient development or "new urbanism," can save Americans saving thousands of dollars a year in transportation costs, improve quality of life, and provide significant benefits for the environment.
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