News, information and other resources from an organization which promotes the restoration of cities and the creation of human-oriented livable communities with a sense of place.

Nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow; one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, preserves scenic and historic resources, and makes communities more livable.

The Smart Growth Network helps create national, regional and local coalitions to support intelligent and sustainable growth.

Information and resources from an advocacy organization that wants to protect the scenic qualities of communities and roadways.

Skeptical commentaries and analysis about sprawl and growth planning from Reason, a libertarian journal.

Information and resources about alternatives to dehumanizing modern trends on social and environmental quality.

Clearinghouse with news, information and resource links about land-use, community planning and preservation.

Archive of resources about design and activities that encourage livable, sustainable communities. From the Florida Design Initiative.

A quick-study outline of sustainable development for planners and policy-makers, with extensive web references for more in-depth information on each topic. Written by Beryl Magilavy, past director of San Francisco's Department of the Environment.

A non-profit society that works to limit sprawl in British Columbia. Includes case studies, examples and local news.

One of the most comprehensive and earliest sites to target sprawl, by Al Norman, "anti-sprawl guru" and consultant. Arguments and statistics to support campaigns against sprawl developments. Reading list, news, list of towns that have defeated mega-retail proposals.

Features articles, links, a specialized search engine, and a message board.

Home of the Citizens Alliance for Responsible Transportation, an anti-sprawl advocacy group in the Washington, D.C. area.

Offers resources and services for local citizen groups fighting sprawl, including a growth management toolkit and the Smart Growth Hall of Fame.

Covers comsumption growth and population growth and their roles in urban sprawl.

The Challenge to the Sprawl Campaign works to fight poorly planned runaway development and promotes smart growth communities.

Links to information and resources related to sprawl issues, both in Minnesota and nationally.

Serves builders and developers in an effort to build traditional neighborhoods and town centers though smart growth principles.

The International Council of Shopping Centers presents local solutions that balance community needs of controlling growth with the need for creating and maintaining economically vibrant communities.

Joel S. Hirschhorn's site includes commentary, news, book excerpts, consulting, and a newsletter.

Planners Web presents information and links dealing with urban sprawl and its consequences, including the loss of green space and the decay of older urban centers.

A network of American and Canadian leaders from state, provincial and regional organizations involved in smart growth initiatives.

Coalition of government, civic, and business leaders in northeastern Illinois. Presents information on the campaign, news, and resources.

A resource for foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other partners working to solve the problems created by suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment.

Definitions, links, and information about plans for Bloomington, Indiana.

Includes introduction and detailed information on smart growth, plus news, publications, and policies.

Summarizes the basic steps in a smart growth visioning and planning process, and reviews techniques that can be used at each step.

Publicly-editable encyclopedia entry supplies examples and arguments for and against sprawl.

Nonprofit encouraging effective and equitable management of urban growth and change.

Consortium of building and highway construction interests presents arguments against limiting suburban development.

Farmland preservation campaign centered in Northeast Ohio. Site includes background and links.

A clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust.

Citizen group in Pocatello, Idaho offers details about their mission, events, vision, supporters, and membership.

Charitable corporation promotes changes in attitudes and policies that promote suburban sprawl.

New York citizens group offering smart growth news, links, documents, articles, and calendar.