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2015
News releases
- Scituate and Newburyport, Mass. to Receive EPA Technical Assistance to Meet their Sustainability Goals and Foster Economic Development (02/15)
- Damariscotta, Maine to Receive EPA Technical Assistance to Meet their Sustainability Goals and Foster Economic Development (02/15)
- EPA Helps Two California Communities Meet Sustainability Goals, Develop Flood Resilience (01/15)
- Mobile and Prichard, Ala., Among 22 Communities Selected Nationally to Receive EPA Assistance to Advance Sustainability Goals and Foster Economic Development (01/15)
- St. Petersburg, Fla., Among 22 Communities Selected Nationally to Receive EPA Assistance to Advance Sustainability Goals and Foster Economic Development (01/15)
- Canton, Miss., Among 22 Communities Selected Nationally to Receive EPA Assistance to Advance Sustainability Goals and Foster Economic Development (01/15)
- Asheville, N.C., Among 22 Communities Selected Nationally to Receive EPA Assistance to Advance Sustainability Goals and Foster Economic Development (01/15)
- EPA Helps 22 Communities to Meet their Sustainability Goals and Foster Economic Development (01/15)
Blog posts and articles
- New Tool Helps Rural Communities Assess Opportunities for Smart Growth and Development (White House blog) (8/27/15)
2014
News releases
- Obama Administration selects Los Angeles Institute to improve access to local foods in low income communities (12/14)
- Obama Administration Selects Tuskegee, Alabama to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion/ Local Foods, Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states (12/14)
- Obama Administration Selects Itta Bena and Clarksdale, Mississippi to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion/ Local Foods Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states (12/14)
- Obama Administration Selects Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion/ Local Foods Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states (12/14)
- Obama Administration Selects Hazard and Barbourville, Kentucky to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion/ Local Foods, Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states (12/14)
- Obama Administration Selects Tracy City, Tennessee to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion/ Local Foods Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states (12/14)
- Unity, Maine Selected for “Local foods, Local Places” Program (12/14)
- Obama Administration Selects 26 Communities to Develop Local Food Projects, Encourage Economic Expansion/Local Foods, Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states (12/14)
- EPA Invites Communities to Apply for Assistance to Build Resilience, Pursue Revitalization (10/14)
- EPA Assistance Will Encourage Green Infrastructure, Climate Resiliency in Austin (10/14)
- EPA to Help Carson City Develop Green Infrastructure, Improve Climate Resiliency (9/14)
- Virginia’s State Capital to Receive Green Design Assistance from EPA (9/14)
- EPA Helping Five State Capitals Develop Green Infrastructure, Improve Climate Resiliency (9/14)
- Federal Report Highlights Five Years of Progress Providing Communities with Affordable Housing, Efficient Transportation and Economic Growth (8/14)
- EPA Provides Tool to Help Communities Become More Flood Resilient /Smart growth approaches can help communities prepare for and recover from disaster (7/14)
- Vermont’s Mad River Valley Paves the Way for EPA Tool to Help Communities Become More Flood Resilient (7/14)
- Huntington, West Virginia Winner of 2014 “Livable Communities” Competition (4/14)
- EPA, USDA, and ARC Announce Winners of 2014 “Livable Communities” Competition (4/14)
- EPA Recognizes Seven Communities for Smart Growth Achievement (2/14)
- EPA Recognizes Seven Communities for Smart Growth Achievement; Atlanta BeltLine Honored as Overall Winner (2/14)
- EPA Recognizes Sacramento's La Valentina Building Complex for Smart Growth Achievement (2/14)
- Three State Capitals to Receive Green Design Assistance from EPA (1/14)
Blog posts and articles
- Green Infrastructure Helping to Transform Neighborhoods in Cleveland and Across the Nation (10/27/14)
- Greening America’s Capitals: Protecting Water, Boosting Resiliency, Strengthening Economies (9/23/14)
- Smart Growth Approaches for Flood-Resilient Communities (7/10/14)
- National Award for Smart Growth Achievement Comes to Atlanta (2/4/14)
2013
News releases
- EPA and FEMA Partner to Strengthen Vermont Communities’ Flood Response and Preparation (12/13)
- EPA, USDA and ARC Announce Four Winners of 2013 “Livable Communities” Competition (12/13)
- Little Rock Sees Sustainable Growth from Investments by Federal Partnership (11/13)
- EPA Report Details How Development Can Impact Public Health, Environment (6/13)
- EPA Offers Smart Growth Assistance to Rhode Island; Mississippi County, Arkansas; Kelso, Washington (6/13)
- EPA Provides Smart Growth Assistance to North Kingstown, R.I. (6/13)
- EPA Invites Communities to Apply for Smart Growth Assistance (2/13)
- Chattanooga, TN among Recipients of Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/13)
- Fort Lauderdale, FL among Recipients of Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/13)
- Lake Worth, FL among Recipients of Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/13)
- Atlanta among Recipients of Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/13)
- Pompano, FL among Recipients of Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/13)
- Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs, FL among Recipients of Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/13)
- EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Atchison, Kan. (2/13)
- EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Omaha, Neb. (2/13)
- EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Bellevue, Neb. (2/13)
- EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Dubuque, Iowa. (2/13)
- EPA to Provide Smart Growth Technical Assistance to Lawrence, Kan. (2/13)
- 5 New England Communities Get EPA Technical Assistance to Help with Sustainability (2/13)
- Petersburg Among 43 Communities to Get EPA Technical Assistance for Sustainability Goals (2/13)
- Lynchburg Among 43 Communities to Get EPA Technical Assistance for Sustainability Goals (2/13)
- New Castle Among 43 Communities to Get EPA Technical Assistance for Sustainability Goals (2/13)
- EPA Provides Technical Assistance to 43 Communities to Meet their Sustainability Goals (2/13)
- EPA Provides Tools for Sustainable Communities / Smart growth policies can help achieve environmental justice goals (2/13)
Blog posts and articles
- Big Improvements in Little Rock (11/13)
- A Bike-Friendly EPA Headquarters (9/13)
- Planning for People: Smart Growth Strategies for Equitable Development (8/13)
- Partnership for Sustainable Communities: Four Years of Helping Communities Become Economically Stronger, Environmentally Healthier (6/13)
- Where Environmental Justice, Smart Growth, and Equitable Development Meet (3/13)
- Help Us Find the Winners! National Award for Smart Growth Achievement (3/13)
2012
News releases
- EPA Study Reveals Shift in Housing Developments Across the U.S. / More communities embrace redevelopment (12/12)
- EPA Region 7 to Provide Details about Green Infrastructure Assistance for City of Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Dec. 10 (12/12)
- EPA recognizes Denver's Mariposa District for Smart Growth achievement (12/12)
- S.F. Bay Area "Smart" Fund Receives Honorable Mention for EPA Award (12/12)
- EPA Recognizes Seven Communities for Smart Growth Achievement (11/12)
- EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities 9/12
- EPA Partnering with State Capitals on Green Design (9/12)
- EPA, HUD, and DOT Partner with States to Meet Growth, Development Goals (7/12)
- EPA Smart Growth Assistance to Advance Collaborative Planning in Billings (4/12)
- San Francisco Selected to Receive Federal Assistance for Infrastructure Planning, Smart Growth (4/12)
- State of Vermont Receives EPA Smart Growth Assistance (3/12)
- Spokane Tribe to Receive EPA Smart Growth Assistance (3/12)
- EPA Provides Technical Assistance to Upstate New York County to Promote Smart Growth Strategies (3/12)
- EPA to Provide Three New York Communities with Smart Growth Assistance (3/12)
- EPA to Provide Three New Jersey Communities with Smart Growth Assistance (3/12)
- Six New England Communities Will Get EPA Smart Growth Assistance (2/12)
- Onslow County, NC is Among Recipients of $750,000 in Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/12)
- Greensboro, NC is Among Recipients of $750,000 in Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/12)
- Dunwoody, GA is Among Recipients of $750,000 in Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/12)
- Daytona Beach, FL is Among Recipients of $750,000 in Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/12)
- Wakulla County, FL is Among Recipients of $750,000 in Smart Growth Assistance Provided by EPA (2/12)
Blog posts and articles
- Getting to Smart Growth: Tools for Managers (6/12)
- Smart Growth in My Community: Silver Spring, Maryland (3/12)
- A San Diego Showcase for Equitable Development and Environmental Justice (3/12)
- Mom, Will You Drive Me to the Mall? (2/12)
2011
News releases
- EPA Recognizes Communities for Smart Growth Achievements (12/11)
- EPA Recognizes Community of Old North St. Louis, Mo., with National Award for Smart Growth Achievement (12/11)
- EPA Commits $1.5 Million to 125 Communities to Support Smart Growth (9/11)
- EPA Partnering with State Capitals on Green Design and Economic Revitalization (8/11)
- Lincoln, Neb., Selected to Receive Green Design Assistance (8/11)
- EPA Provides District of Columbia with Green Design Assistance (8/11)
- EPA, HUD, DOT Mark Partnership for Sustainable Communities Second Anniversary (6/11)
- EPA Selects 32 Locations for Assistance with Sustainable Community Planning (04/11)
- EPA Offers Proven Solutions to Support Sustainable Community Goals (02/11)
Blog posts and articles
- Brevard, NC + Sustainable Approaches = Jobs and a Cleaner Environment (11/11)
- Smart Growth: Creating New Opportunities in Rural Communities (10/11)
- EPA's Office of Sustainable Communities – Helping to Create Places that People Love to Live, Work and Play (6/11)
- From Bike Path to Career Path – Passing Through EPA's Office of Sustainable Communities (6/11)
2010
- EPA Recognizes Sustainable Communities with Smart Growth Awards (12/10)
- EPA: San Francisco Among Nationally Recognized Sustainable Communities (12/10)
- EPA praises Portland for its leadership in green urban growth practices (12/10)
- EPA Technical Assistance Will Help Concord, New Hampshire, with Sustainable Growth and Development (10/10)
- EPA Picks State Capitals to Create Models of Green Design (09/10)
- Boston and Hartford Selected by EPA as State Capitals Receiving Green Design Assistance (09/10)
- Jefferson City, Mo., Selected for Green Design Assistance (09/10)
- EPA Report: Redevelopment Continues in Urban Neighborhoods (03/10)
- EPA Announces New Support for Sustainable Communities New office, pilot programs to help communities minimize their environmental impact and increase economic opportunity (02/10)
2009
- EPA Recognizes Communities for Smart Growth Achievements (12/09)
- Cedar Falls, Iowa, Hosts Smart Growth Workshops, Open House (9/09)
- Administration Officials Visit Chicago, Dubuque on Sustainable Communities Tour (9/09)
- Administration Officials Wrap Up Sustainable Communities Tour with Denver Visit; EPA, DOT, HUD and White House Urban Affairs officials announce additional proposals to support sustainable communities (9/09)
- Smart Growth Solutions Can Help Coastal, Waterfront Communities Address Climate Change, Other Challenges (9/09)
- EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Announce Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities; Partnership sets forth 6 'livability principles' to coordinate policy (06/09)