About DVSGA

The Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance (DVSGA) is a new initiative of various government, private sector and non-profit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region encompassing Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

The DVSGA promotes smart growth projects by recognizing proposed projects prior to development approval. Applicants with projects in the entitlement stage are encouraged to apply. All applications are treated confidentially. Projects are reviewed on a quarterly basis by an independent, regionally diverse jury. Each project that is recognized - in compliance with the DVSGA's smart growth criteria receives a letter of endorsement and an offer of testimony before local approval authorities. If a project seeks recognition and is not recognized, it will not be disclosed.

Projects that receive DVSGA recognition are those that will foster regional growth and redevelopment in a manner that achieves important economic, environmental and quality of life objectives. By highlighting the potential of smart growth projects to add value to the region, the DVSGA hopes to encourage developers, business organizations, citizen groups and elected officials to strive for smart growth solutions.

"I wanted to let you know that [Green Street Mews received] its conditional use approval by a unanimous vote! My thanks to the Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance -- it sure made a positive difference in the outcome."

- Sarah Peck     President, Progressive Housing Ventures, Malvern

"The Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance has brought together groups who are often adversaries to each other, including environmentalists and developers."

- New Urban News