Publications: State Government Relations
Groups Take On Growth Management

Are they predictors of emerging issues or mirrors of current interests? The Groups are probably both and their embrace of "growth management" as a topic is a prime example. This year, nearly every state and local Group has considered the issue of growth management. From hosting discussions to adopting policy positions, the approaches vary as much as their impact on public policy.

Growth management, also called anti-sprawl or smart growth, is a label attached to a variety of public policy initiatives predicated on controlling development. It serves as an excellent example of how the Groups address issues. The list below captures the Groups' growth management activities to date.

Groups Activity on Growth Management

Adopted Policy/Resolutions

• National Governors' Association
• Western Governors' Association
• US Conference of Mayors
• National Association of Counties
• National League of Cities

Held Conferences/Forums

• National Conference of State Legislatures
• National Governors' Association
• Southern Governors' Association
• Council of State Governments

Published Issue Briefs

• National Governors' Association
• Council of State Governments -
• Eastern Regional Conference
• American Legislative Exchange Council

Established Task Forces

• American Legislative Exchange Council
• Environmental Council of the States

Currently Developing Policies

• American Legislative Exchange Council
• Coalition of Northeastern Governors
• Council of State Governments
• Council of State Governments Western Region
• Environmental Council of the States
• Council of State Governments -
• Eastern Regional Conference
• Midwestern Governors' Conference
• Midwestern Legislative Conference
• National Conference of Lieutenant Governors
• National Conference of State Legislatures
• Southern Governors' Association
• Southern Legislative Conference

Published 1999