National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices

Growing with Less Greenhouse Gases

This report asserts that common-sense growth policies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that a well-designed community can reduce emissions without having to implement expensive regulations or programs. This added benefit of growth management makes "smart growth" an even more attractive policy alternative.

Three growth strategies are helping to curb greenhouse gas emissions: expanding transportation choices, conserving green spaces, and designing communities that place less demand on energy production and infrastructure.

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