Leadership Clarksville Guiding our Growth - City of Clarksville
Leadership Clarksville Guiding our Growth - City of Clarksville
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• Mix land uses<br />
• Take advantage <strong>of</strong> compact building design<br />
Contents<br />
• Create a range <strong>of</strong> housing opportunities and<br />
choices<br />
Introduction: What Is Smart <strong>Growth</strong>? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
1 A Shot at the American Dream <strong>of</strong> Opportunity for All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
• Create walkable neighborhoods<br />
• Foster distinctive, attractive communities with<br />
a strong sense <strong>of</strong> place<br />
2 Safe, Convenient Neighborhoods With Homes That People Can Afford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
3 Development Decisions That Are Fair to Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
• Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty,<br />
and critical environmental areas<br />
Smart <strong>Growth</strong><br />
Principles<br />
4 Investing Taxpayer Money Wisely in Our Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
5 Protecting and Preserving Our Natural Heritage and Working Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
• Strengthen and direct development towards<br />
existing communities<br />
6 Freedom to Choose How We Get Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
7 Healthy Communities for All Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
• Provide a variety <strong>of</strong> transportation choices<br />
8 Places Designed for People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<br />
9 A Lasting Legacy in Our Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />
• Make development decisions predictable, fair,<br />
and cost effective<br />
10 <strong>Growth</strong> and Development That Improves Our Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20<br />
A Better Future for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
• Enc<strong>our</strong>age community and stakeholder<br />
collaboration in development decisions<br />
Res<strong>our</strong>ce Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23<br />
Endnotes and Photo Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />
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