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.
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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