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Planning for Smart Growth: 2002 State of the States

Smart growth measures are most successful in states where planning statutes have been modernized. APA's new report, Planning for Smart Growth: 2002 State of the States, tracks each state's level of success.

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Click on a state below to view the current status of planning statute reform there.

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