Dunwoody, Georgia is Among Recipients of $750,000 in Smart Growth Assistance Provided by E.P.A.

ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) announced that Dunwoody, Georgia will gain technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Nationally, 56 communities in 26 states will each gain the assistance from EPA-funded private-sector experts. The technical experts will work with the communities on actions they can take to enhance the economy, the environment, and quality of life. Some examples may include improving pedestrian access and safety, incorporating green infrastructure, or conducting an economic and fiscal health assessment.

Dunwoody will use the Green Building Toolkit to assist in the identification and removal of barriers in the permitting processes for sustainable designs and green buildings.

Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities is a plan of the Partnership for Sustainable Communities among EPA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The interagency collaboration coordinates federal investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. The partnership is helping communities across the country create more housing choices, make transportation more efficient and reliable, reinforce existing investments, and support vibrant and healthy neighborhoods that attract businesses.

This announcement marks the 2nd round of Building Blocks assistance. Thirty-two other communities were named in the 1st round in April 2011. E.P.A. selected the 56 communities from 350 applicants through a competitive process in consultation with EPA's regional offices, HUD, DOT, and the U.S.D.A. (USDA).

More information on the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm

More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: http://www.sustainablecommunities.gov

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