Encourage Infill Development

Localities should prioritize redeveloping vacant or underutilized properties in areas that have previously been developed to spur economic development, create more efficient mixes of jobs and housing, and reduce blight. This policy memo recommends establishing incentive programs for infill development projects, especially those that meet sustainable development criteria and incorporate public transit. It also highlights examples of policies that have reinvigorated local communities, expanded housing options, and improved environmental outcomes.