Publications and Field Guides: 'On Common Ground'
On Common Ground is published twice each year by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and is distributed free of charge. The publication presents a wide range of views on Smart Growth issues with the goal of encouraging a dialogue among REALTORS®, elected officials and other interested citizens. The opinions expressed in On Common Ground are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policy of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, its members or affiliate organizations.
CURRENT ISSUE: Winter 2012
Sustainable Housing
One might think that the decrease in real estate values the nation has experienced in recent years would lessen the need to focus on affordable housing. Yet, in spite of decreased prices of homes, housing affordability remains a major concern. For those trying to buy a home, more stringent lending standards and higher down payment requirements are making it difficult for moderate-income families to become homeowners. And a greater demand for rental housing has made rents unaffordable for many lower-income and working families.
RECENT ISSUES
- Summer 2011: The New Norm
- Winter 2010: Place Making and Economic Development
- Summer 2010: Megatrends for the Decade
- Winter 2010: Green Communities
- Summer 2009: Transportation
- Winter 2009: Land Conservation
PAST ISSUES
- Winter 2008: Creating Housing Opportunities (PDF: 7.87MB)
- Summer 2008: The Sustainable Future (PDF: 2.52MB)
- Winter 2007: Diversity and Smart Growth (PDF: 7.15MB)
- Summer 2007: Smart Growth Progress Report (PDF: 3.62MB)
- Winter 2006: Smart Growth on the Edge (PDF: 8.07MB)
- Summer 2006: New Urbanism (PDF: 4.11MB)
- Winter 2005: Smart Growth for Better Schools (PDF: 7.31MB)
- Summer 2005: Strengthening Older Neighborhoods (PDF: 4.31MB)
- Winter 2004: Green Building (PDF: 7.47MB)
- Summer 2004: The State of Smart Growth (PDF: 1.58MB)
