Idaho Smart Growth – We bring people together to create great places to live.

As one of the fastest growing states in the country, Idaho communities need smart growth now more than ever!

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.

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.