EPA Recognizes Sustainable Communities with Smart Growth Awards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized five projects with the 2010 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement for their comprehensive approach to improving quality of life. The projects make cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians and bicyclists, manage growth to ensure long-term prosperity and health, and revitalize existing neighborhoods to provide new opportunities. The winning projects are located in New York, Maryland, Oregon, Maine, and California.
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