Here you'll find a large number of sustainable development success stories from communities across the United States--efforts that represent people working to make their communities more livable and their quality of life more enjoyable.  

These stories represent a wide variety of sustainable development efforts. Read about a comprehensive plan in Denver that aims to enhance the economy and environment, a grassroots effort in Chicago that saved a transit line and is revitalizing neighborhoods, or a model open-space preservation plan in Philadelphia. Perhaps you’ll find ideas you can adapt to your community. 

Consider our site a gateway to case studies not only on our site, but across the World Wide Web.  

We’re constantly updating this site and we welcome your suggestions for other sustainable development success stories.