Many communities are implementing smart growth initiatives in an effort to consider long range, sustainable planning goals. □“Smart growth is about helping every town and city become a more economically prosperous, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable place to live.” [2] Smart growth focuses on building cities that embrace the E’s of sustainability—Economically prosperous, socially Equitable, and Environmentally Sustainable. □This task is more important than ever because the world is rapidly urbanizing. □It is projected that by 2050, 66 percent of the world’s population will be urban—this will result in a projected 2.5 billion people being added to the urban population. □[3] Consequently, urban planning has become increasingly important and necessary to ensure that people have access to equitable and sustainable homes, resources and jobs. □Many communities are implementing smart growth initiatives in an effort to consider long range, sustainable planning goals. □“Smart growth is about helping every town and city become a more economically prosperous, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable place to live.” [2] Smart growth focuses on building cities that embrace the E’s of sustainability—Economically prosperous, socially Equitable, and Environmentally Sustainable. □This task is more important than ever because the world is rapidly urbanizing. □It is projected that by 2050, 66 percent of the world’s population will be urban—this will result in a projected 2.5 billion people being added to the urban population. □[3] Consequently, urban planning has become increasingly important and necessary to ensure that people have access to equitable and sustainable homes, resources and jobs.