Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook

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American Planning Association's Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook, with tools to help local governments combat urban sprawl, protect farmland, promote affordable housing, and encourage redevelopment. These tools can be useful for local jurisdictions looking to implement health in all policies (HiAP) in their jurisdiction by providing samples of policies used to promote health in community and building planning and design.

Program: Public Health Infrastructure

Submitted Date: Feb 28, 2007 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Healthy Community Design Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: Healthy Community Design Toolkit

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Institution Type: Association,

Keywords: Strategic Planning, Community Design, Healthy Living & Prevention, Policy

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