As the real estate market evolves toward a new normal marked by growing urbanization, greater sustainability, and more transportation choices, the recession may also be remembered as a tipping point for smart growth.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: A New Look for Real Estate

The New Norm

A Desire for Smart Growth: 2011 NAR Community Preference Survey

Re-Inventing the Suburbs: Suburbs are preparing to handle population growth

The Graduation of Smart Growth: Universities, towns and developers are creating urban campus town centers

The Rental Boom: REIT apartment projects respond

A Prescription for Fiscal Fitness? Smart Growth and the municipal bottom line

What's on Deck for Retail Development: Redevelopment of existing retail space will continue to evolve

The Future of Office Development: Are businesses shirting from the suburbs to downtowns?

The Shrinking Home: Is it a trend for the future?

Funding the Nation's Infrastructure Needs

REALTORS® Take Action: Ft. Lauderdale REALTORS® Champion the Smart Growth Cause

REALTORS® Take Action: Richmond REALTORS® Use Progressive Thinking to Tackle Sprawl