Arizona

Summary: Arizona passed the “Growing Smarter” Act in 1998 and the “Growing Smarter Plus” Act in 2000 to address sprawl-related issues and to provide communities the means with which to shape their future growth. These acts require that each municipality create and submit a comprehensive plan that incorporates public opinion and also that each municipality submit their plan to regional planning offices and other nearby communities. In 2007, the state established a “Governor’s Growth Cabinet” to more effectively coordinate interagency spending and planning according to the principles outlined in the “Growing Smarter” Act.

Links:

• Arizona Department of Commerce, Office of Smart Growth
• Governor's Growth Cabinet Executive Order
  

Last Updated 06/30/2009

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