We must address land use if we are to meet our legislated environmental objectives. The way people move around is a major focus of Smart Growth. TEA-21 is not a mandate, it's an opportunity. If you ignore it, your region just loses and others gain. The drift is to public input on all issues, Dittmar said.
Most urban projects feature large-scale community collaboration.
That's a powerful idea. A dramatic closing presentation was given by William McDonough, dean of architecture at the University of Virginia. How can I love all the children, that's how I measure my success. The Smart Growth Conference was co-sponsored by the Urban Land Institute, the EPA, the Smart Growth Network, and Central Texas Growth Insight.