Since 2000, Idaho Smart Growth has collaborated with partners across the state, bringing the pieces together to create great places to live. We work with communities and individuals to help build communities that are healthy, safe and resilient. We are a progressive, comprehensive resource center working towards a more sustainable pattern of growth, connecting people to places.
Together, we can create great places.
WHAT WE DO
Our programs and initiatives give leaders across the state the tools they need to foster, build, and collaborate for safe, healthy, and fun places to live today and tomorrow.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING MOONSHOT
Bringing people and information together to find right-size solutions to creating affordable, accessible housing throughout the state for current and future Idahoans- and our kids and grandkids.
SAFE ROUTES IDAHO
Improving access to all that Idaho has to offer- and making our options to get from A to B safe, fun, healthy, and accessible to everyone. Everyone deserves to choose how they get to work, school, grocery store, or the doctor’s office and back home again.
LOCAL LEADERS INSTITUTE
Networking and community-led instruction to empower people with the connections, knowledge, and confidence to promote smart growth practices in their communities.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & FACILITATION
Convening people to discuss our opportunities and tackle our challenges together to create great places to live that reflect the values, culture and people who live, work, and play here.
(BOISE, ID) – BOISE, Idaho (Nov 17, 2024) – Governor Brad Little declared Nov 17, 2024 to be Idaho Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. A memorial candlelight vigil was held at the intersection Read more
CALDWELL, Idaho — A group of 60 leaders from farming, ranching, government agencies, and nonprofits met Thursday to discuss the future of Idaho’s food. The event, hosted at Peaceful Belly Farm by nonprofits American Farmland Trust Read more
Idaho Smart Growth is recruiting two new members for the team! Do you want to tackle some of Idaho’s greatest problems in a fun, optimistic, and future-facing organization? Lead our efforts to create communities and Read more
Our Mission
Bringing people together to create great places to live.