Smart Growth and Economic Success: The Business Case. (2013). United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Sustainable Communities, Smart Growth Program
This new publication explores the benefits for businesses of choosing a regional location with smart growth features. Produced by EPA’s Office of Sustainable Communities, the report discusses how business choosing locations with housing and transportation options, a mix of uses in close proximity, and a high quality of life can benefit from economic advantages–increased productivity and innovation, access to labor and stronger retail sales–while improving environmental outcomes.