Sustainable Development/Growth Management

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If we lived within our means and did not unnecessarily exploit the environment, we would be practicing sustainable development. Public and private policies, technologies and processes, which can guide us toward sustainable development, are identified in the following electronic links. Growth Management is sound policies which help conserve our natural resources, by guiding development with sound environmental policies. Current public and private smart growth practices can be found in the following electronic links.

Sustainable Communities Network
Living within the limits of our resources so that the resources are there for future generations is the concept behind sustainability. See how many are working towards making sustainable development a reality.

Smart Growth Network
Better land use and transportation development following energy conservation and sound planning principles can produce smart growth. Below is a link to the Growth Management Network.

Green building is using environmentally sound building practices in the construction of residential and commercial buildings. This is based on four overarching categories: energy efficiency, indoor air quality, resource conservation, and water use. It involves site planning, design, construction, and materials must be reconsidered from a green perspective.

Related Information:

	Natural Resources Defense Council
	Green Design & Building
	Built Green
	Smart Growth State By State