What is Smart Growth for New Hampshire?
Smart growth does not mean no growth. It’s about increasing choices – opportunities to meet community and regional needs for housing, employment, goods and services, and quality of life through more efficient, creative development. Smart growth is about conserving and making the best use of our vital natural and cultural resources. It is about enhancing the choices and opportunities for present and future generations of Granite State residents. Smart growth does not demand a particular solution, but rather an approach that considers and appreciates the essential qualities and features of a community as it moves forward.
