A free, semi-annual magazine published by NAR, On Common Ground presents a wide range of views on smart growth issues, with the goal of encouraging dialog among REALTORS®, elected officials, and other interested citizens.
Whether your community is grappling with transportation and land use issues, crowded schools, or open space, or working to bring vacant properties back to productive use, NAR's Smart Growth program has resources to help you and your association plant seeds that will pay dividends for years to come.
This toolkit offers a grounding in the basic issues of water infrastructure and points to further resources for those wanting to delve deeper into particular aspects. The information can help REALTORS® be strong advocates for the water rights of their customers and be community leaders proactive in finding solutions to infrastructure challenges.
This toolkit contains 14 papers addressing topics relevant to today's transportation concerns. The National Association of Realtors® believes that transportation is a vitally important issue to communities and to the real estate industry. Also includes a glossary of terms, frequently asked questions and NAR's official policy.
Schools are an important factor in a community's quality of life and are, therefore, an important factor in the business of real estate. NAR has produced this toolkit to help REALTORS® enhance their knowledge and understanding of the public school system so they can become involved in improving their schools and communities.
Placemaking is simply a way of creating a place in a community where people want to visit and be. This toolkit offers an overview of placemaking, steps to get started, and examples of placemaking in action.
