Focus Areas Economic Prosperity Strong economies start with strong communities. At Smart Growth America, we work to ensure that the benefits of development are broadly shared—not just concentrated in a few places or among a few people. This means encouraging development in locations well-connected to jobs, schools, and services; reducing systemic barriers that limit growth; and investing in neighborhoods that have long been overlooked. Why smart growth is the right strategy to advance economic prosperity How we lead Our team helps communities connect the dots between what we build, how we build it, and the costs of doing so. We make the case for smarter growth strategies through technical assistance, data-driven research, and policy advocacy that supports state and local governments, developers, and advocates in shifting toward more fiscally sound, people-centered approaches to growth. Our work