Prosperity depends on walkable cities says Smart Growth America president

In a speech to city officians in the state of Georgia, Geoff Anderson, president & CEO of Smart Growth America explained the importance of healthy city policies to economic growth. He highlights the increasing importance of walkability in housing decisions.

 

http://www.gmanet.com/2010Connection/Commentary.aspx?CNID=46642

Tags: Smart_Growth_America, economic_development, health, land_use, land_use_policy, obesity, public, real_estate, walkability

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