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Make Citizen Voices Matter

Across the state, communities are in danger of poorly planned development. Help send a message to your state representatives. Sign the petition urging them to make citizen voices matter by supporting legislation that demands enforcement of comprehensive development plans.  Take action now!

Forum on Terrapin Run

June 24th in the afternoon

Citizen participation in land use planning was dealt a blow by a recent ruling allowing local governments to ignore comprehensive plans. How can we ensure accountability and meaningful participation in growth and development decisions in the wake of the Terrapin Run ruling?

Growing Cooler: Science and Policy Earth Day Roll Out

Even with projected increases in fuel efficiency and cleaner fuels, increases to vehicle miles traveled under business-as-usual growth patterns will cause carbon emissions from transportation to continue to rise. The report analyzes the link between smart growth, the reduction of vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and, consequently, lower global warming emissions. More

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