Connecting Smart Growth and Economic Development. 8 Case Studies on the Connections Between Smart Growth Development and Jobs, Wealth, and Quality of Life in Communities

8 Case Studies on the Connections Between Smart Growth Development and Jobs, Wealth, and Quality of Life in Communities

Economic Development and Smart GrowthEconomic development success and smart growth can go hand-in-hand. IEDC’s Economic Development and Smart Growth presents eight case studies on communities that incorporated smart growth principles in their development projects and have experienced economic development improvements in the form of increased tax revenue, more jobs, higher income levels, downtown revitalization, business growth, and other indicators of economic success.

The case studies range from the use of transit-oriented development in Portland, Oregon, where light rail has sparked $3 billion in new development, to commercial corridor revitalization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where it has nearly doubled the per capita income in the south side of the city. IEDC’s case-based research provides direction for local government officials, economic development professionals, and all those concerned with the future of their communities.

Transit-Oriented Development

The Brewery Blocks, Portland, OR

Silver Spring Downtown Redevelopment, Silver Spring, MD

Commercial Corridor Revitalization

East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Main Street Program, Burlington, IA

Targeted Area Redevelopment

Arena District, Columbus, OH

Belmar, Lakewood, CO

Arts and Entertainment District

Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN

Artist Relocation Program, Paducah, KY

This publication was funded by a grant from the U.S. EPA.

Full Report: http://www.iedconline.org/Downloads/Smart_Growth.pdf