Accessible public transportation. The report cites examples of smart-growth development in each of the United States and documents how sprawl developments still find favor with city and state leaders. Smart growth is not just about doing the right thing for the environment. It's also profitable.
Smart growth is characterized by a mixed-use community with various transportation options.
It's like the old, traditional neighborhood, a place where people can shop near where they live and don't have to commute long distances to work. It's also a safe place for kids to play. On the smart side, the report found that several developers and communities are coming up with solid solutions to curb or prevent urban sprawl. Experts estimate that one-fifth of the land area in the United States has been affected by road building. Sprawl wreaks massive destruction on wildlands and wildlife, according to the report.