A green community conserves its land, offers multiple options for transportation, provides open space for recreation and cultivation, and uses its natural and cultural resources wisely.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: “Greening” Our Way of Life

Walking into the Future: The Market Shows Home Owners Are Interested in Smart Growth Living

Know Your Neighborhood: Identifying and Buying Homes in Walkable Communities

The Louisiana Land Use Toolkit

REALTOR® Associations Are Building Green

Selling Green: MLS Listings Are Emphasizing the Eco-Friendliness of Homes

Sustainable Partnerships: The Livable Communities Initiative

A New Kind of Zoning: Adopting Form-Based Codes

Malls Get Makeovers into Mixed-Use Hubs

A LEEDing Community: New Rating Systems for Green Neighborhoods Is Inaugurated

Growing Where We Live: Urban Agriculture Takes Root Across the Country

REALTORS® Take Action: Pursuing Affordable Housing Solutions in the Pasadena Area

REALTORS® Take Action: Public-Private Partnerships Help Meet Community Need