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Livable Communities Act
S 1619 and HR 4690: Federal framework to promote local competitiveness and sustainability

  • March 3, 2010

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The Livable Communities Act (S 1619 and HR 4690) would provide a multi-year authorization for federal sustainability initiatives. The bill authorizes $4 billion over four years for regional planning and challenge grants to make communities more livable, and eliminates federal barriers to sustainable development.

Proposed language supported by MPC and national partners would incorporate employer-assisted housing within this legislation.

  Engage employers in creating livable communities

Contact your legislator and urge support for the Livable Communities Act with incentives for employer-assisted housing.

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employer-assisted housing, leverage private sector investment, livable communities, sustainable communities, Sustainable Communities Initiative, Sustainable Communities Partnership

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