University of New Orleans ScholarWorks@UNO Planning and Urban Studies Faculty Publications Department of Planning and Urban Studies 1-2008 Smart growth and transit - oriented development at the state level: Lessons from California, New Jersey, and Western Australia John L. Renne University of New Orleans,
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[email protected]. Smart Growth and Transit-Oriented Development at the State Level Smart Growth and Transit- Oriented Development at the State Level: Lessons from California, New Jersey, and Western Australia John L. Renne, University of New Orleans Abstract The states of California, New Jersey, and Western Australia encourage smart growth through the employment of transit-oriented development (TOD). This article docu- ments each state’s approach and highlights the importance of interagency coopera- tion at the state-level and intergovernmental cooperation between state and local governments. This article discusses the importance of state government participation in the planning and creation of policy to facilitate TOD and recommends elements for a model state TOD program.