The coastal and waterfront elements presented in this document augment the existing smart growth principles to reflect the specific challenges and opportunities characterizing the waterfront, be it on a coast, a river, or a lake. These elements provide guidance for communities to grow in ways that are compatible with their natural assets, creating great places for residents, visitors, and businesses. This guide begins with an overview of some of the challenges and opportunities that communities along the water face. Ten sections follow, one for each of the smart growth coastal and waterfront elements. Each section begins with a description of what smart growth looks like and how it may be applied differently along the waterand then offers examples, tools, and techniques for implementing smart growth approaches. The guide includes regulatory approaches as well as voluntary, incentive-based tools.

Performed with Environmental Protection Agency, International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and Rhode Island Sea Grant. "September 2009." "EPA-231-K-09-01." Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-53). Format not distributed to depository libraries.