What is the CPF?

FAQs and Facts

What the Fund can do

Volunteer/Contribute!

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Tools for Smart Growth


American Planning Association on Smart Growth

Knowledge exchange and compendium of perspectives on smart growth.


U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Smart Growth

Many resources including environmental benefits, grants, publications and tools.


Nat'l Neighborhood Coalition on Smart Growth

Features The Neighborhoods, Regions and Smart Growth Tool Kit providing “a comprehensive roadmap that guides neighborhood advocates on how to work more effectively within a regional dynamic to promote sustainable community revitalization.”


Smart Growth at Wikipedia

Extensive coverage including economic, historic and tactical information.


Smart Growth Network

Developed by the US EPA with other groups, the SGN “works to encourage development that serves the economy, community and the environment.”


Smart Growth Tools from PlaceMatters

Extensive set of links and tools for Smart Growth planning.


Smart Growth News

Includes NY, Hudson Valley and Red Hook Smart growth news.


Dutchess County Smart Growth Task Force Report

Report from 2001 sponsored by William Steinhaus.


Red Hook Working Group Recommendations

Summary of Red Hook Land Use, Conservation and Development Working Group Recommendations


National Board of Realtors Smart Growth resources

“To address every aspect of smart growth, REALTORS® need a host of flexible solutions. That’s where Smart Growth: A Toolkit for REALTORS® can help.”


Environmental Advocates Capitol Watch

Discussion of Hudson Valley/NY State CPF Bills passed and pending in last year.




Why Smart Growth?

Farms in Danger

Tools for Smart Growth

Preserve Red Hook

Sponsored by the Red Hook Community Preservation Alliance