Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development
The guidelines can serve as a checklist for local officials, state or regional policy makers, developers, and community members to ensure that programs, plans, and proposed developments incorporate elements at the location, site, and building levels to result in more sustainable, affordable housing.
Organization
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
2009
Location
National or Global
Topic
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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American Trails
American Trails Resource Library
All kinds of resources from articles to guides to webinars that provide information and guidance for all things trails.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity
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Destination Door County
Care for Door County
A program of the destination marketing and management organization that educates visitors on sustainable travel and responsible recreation
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KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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