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Smart Growth Programs for Associations

The healthier a community, the better the environment for REALTORS®. Keeping a community attractive, livable and functioning well is a complex task. Who better to be stewards of their community than REALTORS®? Whether your community is grappling with transportation and land use issues, crowded schools or open space, or working to bring vacant properties back to productive use, NAR's Smart Growth program has resources to help your association plant seeds that will pay dividends for your members for years to come.

NAR offers many Smart Growth resources and programs specifically for association staff, including grants, issue research and assistance, publications and polling and surveys. Learn about these programs by exploring this section!

2015 Community Preference Survey
This survey of 3,000 Americans shows a preference for living in walkable neighborhoods, and a strong desire for public transportation.

Placemaking Initiative
NAR’s Placemaking Initiative provides technical and financial assistance to help REALTOR® associations, and their members, initiate placemaking activities – transforming public spaces into vibrant community places -- in their community.  The centerpiece is a guide on placemaking but also includes a series of webinars and presentations, and other resources.

 Learn why you should sponsor the new Smart Growth for the 21st Century course.

 Download the new Public School Toolkit for REALTORS®.

 Download Robinson & Cole's presentation on Private Transfer Fees from the 2010 Annual Conference.

 Smart Growth Action Grants

 Smart Growth Programs

 Smart Growth Resources for Associations

If you have questions about these programs and resources, please contact NAR's Smart Growth staff:

Joe Molinaro
Managing Director, Smart Growth and Housing Opportunity
202-383-1175
jmolinaro@realtors.org

Hugh Morris
Smart Growth/Community Outreach Representative
202-383-1278
hmorris@realtors.org

Adriann Murawski
Land Use Initiative/State & Local Government Affairs Representative
202-383-1068
amurawski@realtors.org

Holly Moskerintz
Community Programs Outreach Manager (Placemaking Program)
202-383-1157
hmoskerintz@realtors.org