Reference Library

Other Plans of Conservation and Development

• Current Manchester POCD (1998, 2004, 2005, 2008)
• Capitol Region Council of Governments POCD (2009)
• State of Connecticut POCD (2005-2010)  

Local and Regional Smart Growth References

• Planning for Agriculture: A Guide for Connecticut Municipalities  **New**
• Together We Can Grow Better: Smart Growth for a Sustainable Connecticut Capital Region
• Growing Economy, Shrinking Emissions: A Transit-Oriented Future for Connecticut's Capitol Region
• From Grey to Green: Sustainable Practices for Redeveloping a Vacant Shopping Center

Other Smart Growth References

• Retrofitting Suburbia 
• Smart Growth Network
• Connecticut Smart Growth
• Growing Smarter, Living Healthier: A Guide to Smart Growth and Active Aging

Transportation Studies

• Bike-Friendly Communities 
• Hartford East Bus Rapid Transit (Busway) Study
• Buckland Transportation Study

Demographic Information

• Housing in America: The Next Decade

In the News

• ABC News Special Report: Smart Money in Real Estate Is on Smart Growth  **New**
• Where We Live: Blazing the Trail to Smart Growth
• American Public Media Sustainability Coverage
• Planetizen: Public interest information exchange on planning and development issues