Facts and Figures

In 1998, there were 240 state and local ballot initiatives pertaining to Growth Management, 70% of which passed, creating an additional $7.5 billion dollars for smart growth programs.
In 1999, 32 governors spoke of land conservation, growth control, transportation mitigation or other sprawl concerns in State of the State addresses or budget messages.
Over the past three years, more than 2,000 bills have been introduced in state legislatures to address land use issues.
Overall Growth Management approaches vary from state to state. In particular:
12 states are implementing significant statewide planning reforms.
10 states have pursued stronger local planning reforms.
15 states are pursuing major statewide planning reforms.
The federal government has assumed a role in the Growth Management debate, as evidenced by the establishment of the Senate Smart Growth Task Force.
According to an American Planning Association survey, 78% of American voters believe that Congress has a role in assisting communities to address urban growth.