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Attracting Infill Development in Distressed Communities: 30 Strategies

This guide presents strategies and case studies that local governments can use to establish priorities, policies, and partnerships and change public perceptions, which can help make infill development more feasible. It also offers innovative strategies to help finance infill development and replace aging infrastructure.

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Organization

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Publication Date

2015

Location

National or Global

Topic

Infrastructure

Rural Communities

Sustainability

Activity

Bicycling

Birding/Wildlife viewing

Camping

Climbing

Equestrian

Fishing

Hiking/Running

Hunting

Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)

Paddling

Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)

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