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Grow Connecticut Smart

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Write to the Governor and my legislators.
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 Host a smart growth house party.
Write a letter to the editor.
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What it Means to Grow Smart

Smart growth policies allow us to invest in the growth of the Connecticut we want.
Vibrant, diverse business sector
Mixed land uses
Vital city and town centers
Brownfield redevelopment
Transit-oriented development
Compact, walkable communities
Green buildings

Smart Policies protect and preserve the Connecticut we value.
Historic and cultural resources
Traditional town and village centers
Uniqueness of place
Agricultural economy
Scenic beauty
Open space, greenways and biodiversity

Smart growth policies include predictable, fair and cost effective rules.
Balanced, transparent, and progressive taxation
Effective deployment of resources
Intergovernmental cooperation
Simplified permitting
Revised codes
Accountable implementation
Improved land use planning & regulation

Smart growth policies increase fairness, choice and opportunity for all Connecticut’s residents.
Educational equity
Affordable housing
Quality jobs
Transportation alternatives
Meaningful citizen participation
Transparency and accountability
Integrated communities
Energy alternatives
Environmental justice