Project rating/recognition programs for supporting smart growth forms of development
By: Douglas R. Porter and Matthew R. Cuddy
Contributors: Cuddy, Matthew R.; American Planning Association. Planning Advisory Service
Series: Planning Advisory Service report -- no. 538; Report (American Planning Association. Planning Advisory Service) -- no. 538.
Publisher: American Planning Association
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
Subjects: City planning; Cities and towns; Growth
Description: This report explains how communities can create project rating systems that help them turn smart-growth principles into built projects. It offers examples of ratings systems employed by various organizations, describes their scope and intentions, explains the administrative processes involved, and evaluates their effectiveness. It also describes ways such systems can be used to educate the public and officials about smart growth and how some communities are using them in recognition and awards programs.