Sprawl Brawl

Skeptical commentaries and analysis about sprawl and growth planning from Reason, a libertarian journal.
http://www.reason.com/bisprawl.html

Smart Growth Network

The Smart Growth Network helps create national, regional and local coalitions to support intelligent and sustainable growth.
http://www.smartgrowth.org/

Scenic America

Information and resources from an advocacy organization that wants to protect the scenic qualities of communities and roadways.
http://www.scenic.org/

Preservation Institute

Information and resources about alternatives to dehumanizing modern trends on social and environmental quality.
http://www.preservenet.com/

Sprawl Watch

Clearinghouse with news, information and resource links about land-use, community planning and preservation.
http://www.sprawlwatch.org/

Congress for the New Urbanism

News, information and other resources from an organization which promotes the restoration of cities and the creation of human-oriented livable communities with a sense of place.
http://www.cnu.org/

E Design

Archive of resources about design and activities that encourage livable, sustainable communities. From the Florida Design Initiative.
http://sustainable.state.fl.us/fdi/edesign/

Moving Sustainable Development from Theory to Practice in the U.S.

A quick-study outline of sustainable development for planners and policy-makers, with extensive web references for more in-depth information on each topic. Written by Beryl Magilavy, past director of San Francisco's Department of the Environment.
http://www.sustainable-city.org/document/primer/index.html

Smart Growth BC

A non-profit society that works to limit sprawl in British Columbia. Includes case studies, examples and local news.
http://www.smartgrowth.bc.ca/

Sprawl-Busters

One of the most comprehensive and earliest sites to target sprawl, by Al Norman, "anti-sprawl guru" and consultant. Arguments and statistics to support campaigns against sprawl developments. Reading list, news, list of towns that have defeated mega-retail
http://www.sprawl-busters.com

Friends of Midcoast Maine

Group of 14 land trusts and advocacy groups discussing the increasing impacts of sprawl in the Midcoast Route One Corridor. News and information about issues and activities.
http://www.friendsmidcoast.org/

Sprawl Information Center

Features articles, links, a specialized search engine, and a message board.
http://www.progress.org/sprawl/

SolutionsNotSprawl.org

Home of the Citizens Alliance for Responsible Transportation, an anti-sprawl advocacy group in the Washington, D.C. area.
http://www.solutionsnotsprawl.org/

Colorado Sprawl Action Center

Offers resources and services for local citizen groups fighting sprawl, including a growth management toolkit and the Smart Growth Hall of Fame.
http://www.sprawlaction.org/

Grow Smart Rhode Island

A statewide non-profit organization that promotes sensible alternatives to suburban sprawl and urban decay.
http://www.growsmartri.com/

Campaign to Protect Rural England

National charity devoted to protecting and enhancing rural England. Encourages the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.
http://www.cpre.org.uk/

Sprawl City

Covers comsumption growth and population growth and their roles in urban sprawl.
http://www.sprawlcity.org/

Sierra Club: Stopping Sprawl

The Challenge to the Sprawl Campaign works to fight poorly planned runaway development and promotes smart growth communities.
http://www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/

Sustainable Minnesota's Sprawl Resources

Links to information and resources related to sprawl issues, both in Minnesota and nationally.
http://www.me3.org/projects/sprawl/

National Town Builders Association

Serves builders and developers in an effort to build traditional neighborhoods and town centers though smart growth principles.
http://www.ntba.net/

The Manchester, NH Urban Open Space Web Site

Photoessays and information about urban open space problems such as excess development, urban sprawl, urban forests, urban wildlife, work of conservation commissions, and downtown improvement via American Elm restoration.
http://www.mv.com/ipusers/env/

Smart Growth America

Nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow; one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, preserves scenic and historic resources, and makes communities more livable.
http://www.smartgrowthamerica.com/

Growth Management

The International Council of Shopping Centers presents local solutions that balance community needs of controlling growth with the need for creating and maintaining economically vibrant communities.
http://www.growthmanagement-icsc.org/

Sprawl Kills

Joel S. Hirschhorn's site includes commentary, news, book excerpts, consulting, and a newsletter.
http://www.sprawlkills.com/

Sprawl Guide

Planners Web presents information and links dealing with urban sprawl and its consequences, including the loss of green space and the decay of older urban centers.
http://www.plannersweb.com/sprawl/sprawlguide.html

Growth Management Leadership Alliance

A network of American and Canadian leaders from state, provincial and regional organizations involved in smart growth initiatives.
http://www.gmla.org/

Campaign for Sensible Growth

Coalition of government, civic, and business leaders in northeastern Illinois. Presents information on the campaign, news, and resources.
http://www.growingsensibly.org/

Vermont Forum on Sprawl

Addresses the issue of sprawl and its affect on rural life.
http://www.vtsprawl.org/

The Funders' Network

A resource for foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other partners working to solve the problems created by suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment.
http://www.fundersnetwork.org/

Greenbelt Alliance

Conservation organization dedicated to preserving a greenbelt of open space, farmlands, and parks around San Francisco, California.
http://www.greenbelt.org/

SmartGrowthInfo.com

Definitions, links, and information about plans for Bloomington, Indiana.
http://www.smartgrowthinfo.com/

Environmental Protection Agency: Smart Growth

Includes introduction and detailed information on smart growth, plus news, publications, and policies.
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/

Greater Ohio

A statewide network promoting policies that encourage redevelopment of Ohio's cities and towns and conservation of farmland and open space.
http://www.greaterohio.org/

Smart Growth for Tennessee Towns and Counties

Summarizes the basic steps in a smart growth visioning and planning process, and reviews techniques that can be used at each step.
http://eerc.ra.utk.edu/smart/title.htm

Knox Citizens for Smart Growth

Volunteer organization supporting smart growth initiatives and opposing suburban sprawl in Knox County, Ohio.
http://www.knoxsmartgrowth.org/

Wikipedia: Urban Sprawl

Publicly-editable encyclopedia entry supplies examples and arguments for and against sprawl.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_sprawl

Growth Management Institute

Nonprofit encouraging effective and equitable management of urban growth and change.
http://www.gmionline.org/

Building Better Communities

Consortium of building and highway construction interests presents arguments against limiting suburban development.
http://www.qualitygrowth.org/

Envision Utah

Public-private partnership promoting quality growth with goals in air quality, transportation options, open space preservation, housing, infrastructure, and community-friendly taxation.
http://www.envisionutah.org/