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Policy Tracker

Policy is a crucial pathway for adopting Smart Surfaces at scale. Building code amendments, zoning ordinances, and citywide or regional commitments are critical in accelerating implementation at scale and driving down costs. Many U.S. cities are already adopting Smart Surfaces policy across a wide range of geographic, political, and legal environments. The Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker can help you discover model ordinance language from peer cities, compare regulatory metrics in different communities, and understand the landscape of Smart Surfaces policy in the U.S. Before replicating any of these policy actions in your jurisdiction be sure to research, with the aid of counsel, how to adapt these to suit your particular jurisdiction.

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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildflower Meadows

Locale: State Law, Maryland [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows

Minnesota Commerce Department Home Efficiency Rebate Program (HOMES)

Locale: State Law, Minnesota [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Cool Roof

Baltimore City Landscape Manual

Locale: Baltimore, Maryland [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Charlotte Tree Manual

Locale: Charlotte, North Carolina [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance

Locale: Charlotte, North Carolina [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Minnesota Lawns to Legumes Program

Locale: State Law, Minnesota [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Habitat Spaces

Westchester County Executive Order 2018-10

Locale: Westchester County, New York [Northeast]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Habitat Spaces

Horticultural Society of New York’s Urban Greening Program

Locale: New York, New York [Northeast]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Parkland

Minnesota Perennial-Dominated Grassland Restoration and Meadow Conservation Guide

Locale: State Law, Minnesota [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Habitat Spaces

Charlotte Future: 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Locale: Charlotte, North Carolina [Southeast]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Pavement, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete

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