On October 14th the Piedmont Triad was awarded $1.6 Million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds will be used to create a regional plan intended to build economic competitiveness by connecting housing with good jobs, quality schools and transportation.

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NC Sustainable Communities Initiative

Smart Growth for America

Partnership for Sustainable Communities

Transportation for America

Reconnecting America

HUD Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities

EPA’s Smart Growth Program

US DOT’s Livability Program

Leveraging the Partnership: DOT, HUD, and EPA Programs for Sustainable Communities

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Overview of the Project

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Project Updates

Update 1 (11/5/10)

Update 2 (11/19/10)

Update 3 (12/7/10)

Update 4 (2/7/11)

Document Archive

Grant Application

NC Grant Submittal Comparisons

Sustainable Communities Task Force Overview