Smart Growth America

We envision a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient.

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

Interested in nominating your zoning work for national recognition? Join our brief Q&A on the 2026 Center for Zoning Solutions Awards this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET to learn about the award categories, eligibility, and application.

Register to attend: https://t.co/z1VeSBjYbi

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

This week, our team visited Rehoboth Beach, speaking with local leaders, business owners, and residents to inform our zoning reform work with the Delaware State Housing Authority. Thanks to Dover, Kohl & Partners for having us!

Learn about this work: https://t.co/TMQ2NyPAaC

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

In past Dangerous by Design reports, Orlando ranked among the top 20 deadliest cities for pedestrians in the U.S. But this year, the city's ranking fell to #25 after a significant reduction in its five-year fatality rate.

What’s behind the change? Watch our new video:

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

Applications to our Community Connectors program are due this Friday! 🚨

See the program in action through our case studies on our three current projects and apply: https://t.co/0k1dw3Y1dZ

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

🚨 Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for our second webinar on Dangerous by Design 2026, where SGA's Heidi Simon will speak with local leaders about the street safety solutions they're implementing in their communities.

Register here: https://t.co/Jwf7a4yRW4

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

In case you missed it, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law at the end of last week. It's the most comprehensive housing legislation in generations, and we look forward to helping implement its smart growth provisions.

Read our full statement: https://t.co/ZpggHy0wbz

[National Complete Streets Coalition @completestreets]

We have solutions to the pedestrian fatality crisis—it's time to use them.

Join @SmartGrowthUSA on 07/15 to hear from the people taking action to make communities safer for all.

Register:

https://t.co/foXzVseiEZ

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

21st Century ROAD to Housing is now law—a major step toward addressing the housing crisis.

But we can't stop the momentum. As @BethOsborneSGA said, "We need more housing in the right places, of the types people want and need, at prices people can afford."
https://t.co/ZpggHy0wbz

[Smart Cities Dive @smartcitiesdive]

Fatalities in the nation’s largest cities remain well above the number of deaths in 2009, according to a report released Tuesday by @SmartGrowthUSA and the National Complete Streets Coalition. https://t.co/5u4rskXnc7

[Eric Cova @eicova]

🚨 New Dangerous by Design just dropped.

Despite some recent progress, there's no reason to celebrate. Pedestrian deaths are still up by 72% over 2009 numbers, and many of the most dangerous places have gotten even worse.

Learn more ⤵️
https://t.co/XRweymxFOF

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

Our streets are still dangerous by design. That message is clear in the new edition of our signature report. 🚨

Dangerous by Design 2026 shows that pedestrian deaths are still at record highs, and most places are becoming more dangerous.

Read the report: https://t.co/5Dk5OykN2Y

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

In a new piece for Urban Land Magazine, @KatharineBurg points out the financing tools to unlock housing and transit-oriented development in USDOT that the Build HUBS Act would make easier to use.

Read more about it: https://t.co/kZBBTHlNZY

[National Complete Streets Coalition @completestreets]

One great way to celebrate National Bike Month? Bike audits! 🚲✨

Learn how ⬇️

https://t.co/fcWokp0X1b

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

If you’re a planner, policymaker, or advocate interested in using community land trusts to transform brownfields into long-term community benefits, join our webinar on Wednesday, May 6, at 2 pm ET.

Sign up here: https://t.co/RMT80d8840

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

Nearly 100 organizations signed our letter urging Congress to include the Build HUBS Act in transportation reauthorization. This is a key chance to help developers build housing near transit and raise ridership.

Read the letter and reach out to your reps: https://t.co/MTxHGq5jUC

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

After more than a decade leading our research, @MRodDC is moving into a new role outside SGA, while continuing to support our work as a visiting research fellow.

Read his reflections on how the smart growth movement and land-use sector have evolved: https://t.co/PRNBGM4s7i

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

SGA is ready to use our experience implementing safety countermeasures—including helping communities secure over $8M in SS4A planning and demonstration grants—to help localities make the most of this funding.

Learn how we can support your application: https://t.co/rgJDUbvPoR

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

Maneesh Krishnan, Director of Public Works for the City of Little Rock, AR, is a co-lead on one of three quick-build safety demonstration projects for this year’s Community Connectors program.

Read about Maneesh and his work:
https://t.co/pAbFhnBwNI

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

After 16 years, Friday was @cjrall's last day at SGA. Chris brought a ton of warmth, dedication, and an unwavering belief in our mission to his work with members and projects across the country.

Read his last blog about his biggest takeaways: https://t.co/KMYL7FWFA9

[Smart Growth America @SmartGrowthUSA]

USDOT has opened applications for the final guaranteed round of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants, and this round looks a bit different from previous years.

Find out what's changed and what to include when applying for SS4A funding in 2026: https://t.co/EkpattZ1jx