Education

Whether it’s an introduction to basic smart growth principles, a discussion of the challenges posed by metro Atlanta’s dizzying growth, or an exploration of issues like the link between land use and transportation investments, the Livable Communities Coalition can provide speakers or educational materials appropriate to a civic club luncheon or a facilitated, two-day workshop. Past events include:

• Presentations on growth challenges and opportunities to civic and homeowners associations, civic clubs, and community representatives.
• Facilitated workshops for a dozen participants or a hundred.
• Facilitated discussions for groups of up to 400.

Educational materials include:

• Discussion aids and citizen-friendly planning aids on topics ranging from guidelines on everything from development on raw land to housing choices.
• Frequently asked questions and a glossary of smart growth terms.
• A Smart Growth Toolkit that can take communities from goal setting to implementation.
• A guide to planning and zoning law written for use by local elected officials and citizens.
• Illustrated examples of smart growth principles and successful local, regional, and national projects.
• Helpful links to smart growth-related topics and organizations.