Smart Growth Case Studies*

Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)

Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND)

Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

Open Space Residential Design (OSRD)

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Agricultural Preservation

Low Impact Development (LID)

Inclusionary Zoning

District Improvement Financing (DIF)

*The case studies provided in this toolkit illustrate key concepts for individual smart growth techniques.  Where possible, three distinct types of case studies were identified: a rural, a suburban, and an urban setting.  For a few of the techniques, this distinction was not applicable and the three case studies were chosen based on their ability to illustrate key concepts.  To the extent possible, Massachusetts case studies were utilized.  The interactive case study map, accessible at the home page, gives the user a geographic reference point for each case study.
Interactive Case Study Map