Smart Growth ~ Sustainable Development Design and Green Building Links
In accordance with the Office for Commonwealth Development's Sustainable development Principles, DHCD encourages housing development that is consistent with smart growth, sustainable design and green building practices. The following is a list of links to resources and opportunities pertaining either in whole or in part to various aspects under the umbrella of sustainable development.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE INFORMATION
Smart Growth - Smart Energy
Sustainable Development Principles
Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance
Strategies and Tools to Implement Transportation-Efficient Development: A Reference Manual
file size 3MB
Executive Office of Transportation (EOT)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Regional Transportation Authorities
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
MassCommute - Massachusetts Transportation Management Association Council
Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition/MassBike
Victoria Transport Policy Institute - Online TDM Encyclopedia
City of Cambridge - Parking and Transportation Demand Management
American Planning Association - Complete Streets
Transit Oriented Development
SITE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
Affordable Housing Design Advisor
Fair Housing and Accessibility Tool
Service Information; Sustainable Design & Green Building
Energy & Environmental Building Association
Introduction to Energy Efficiency (HUD)
GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS, PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Sustainable Building Sourcebook
Oikos - Green Product Information
ebuild - The Professional's Guide to Building Products
CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION & WASTE
US EPA Reuse Resource Guide for New England
