This project will assist a group of Capitol Region communities with the analysis of existing regulatory frameworks and the creation of  model sustainable land use codes, regulations, municipal policies and/or ordinances which integrate and incorporate the CRCOG/EPA Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development (2009) and that address not only the needs and characteristics of each community, but also the role that each community plays in a larger regional context and within regional systems (i.e. transit corridors, auto corridors, rail corridors, active transportation trails, village centers and development nodes).  In keeping with the broad, national applicability of the CRCOG/EPA Sustainable Development Guidelines, it is also hoped that the model codes to be created will also be able to serve as solid examples for other communities throughout the Knowledge Corridor region and beyond.
 
The objectives of this project are to:

• Identify gaps and barriers to sustainable development in existing municipal codes


• Establish model land use codes, regulations, municipal policies and/or ordinances


• Conduct public education and outreach to define communities’ vision for implementing sustainable & livable community techniques thereby minimizing barriers to implementation