Creating Equitable, Healthy, and Sustainable Communities
This resource provides a menu of land use and community design strategies that bring together smart growth, environmental justice, and equitable development principles and that community-based organizations, local and regional decision-makers, developers, and others can use to revitalize their communities.
Organization
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
2013
Location
National or Global
Topic
IDEA
Infrastructure
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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2012 American Association of State Highway and Transporation Officials (AASHTO)
Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
AASHTO’s guide provides information on how to accommodate most bicycle travel and operations in most riding environments, meeting the needs of bicyclists and other highway users.
2021 Oregon Trails Coalition
Introductory Guide to Trail Planning and Development
With case studies and questions to consider for your project, this guide breaks down the steps and provides insight for successful partnerships that bring trail projects to life.
2023 GRIT
Accessible Trail Surface Trypes
An introductory overview of the different types of trail surface, and the pros and cons of their use for an accessible trail.
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Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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