Smart Growth Data
Sources of Smart Growth Data
Reliable information is a critical input to all aspects of the planning process. This section provides information on some of the data sources that can help communities plan smart growth projects more effectively and evaluate various planning alternatives.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Labor Statistics National and state statistics for labor force, employment and unemployment, wages, inflation, consumer spending, etc.
International Council of Shopping Centers
New Jersey Dept of Labor and Workforce Development Labor market information (employment and unemployment, labor force, etc.)
Guide to Affordable Housing in New Jersey (Department of Community Affairs)
Housing Vacancies and Homeownership (U.S. Census)
National Association of Home Builders Economic and housing data by state and metropolitan area (housing starts, building permits, completions, new home sales and prices)
National Association of Realtors Data on existing home prices and sales by metropolitan area
National Low Income Housing Coalition
New Jersey Department of Labor Building permits by county and municipality
American Public Transportation Association Public transportation ridership statistics
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. Department of Transportation)
Energy Information Administration data on fuel prices
Federal Highway Administration Highway Statistics Series (roadway mileages, vehicle registrations, licensed drivers, etc.)
Local Area Transportation Characteristics For Households (U.S. Department of Transportation)
New Jersey Department of Transportation Roadway Information Program (data on traffic volumes)
Texas Transportation Institute’s Urban Mobility Report (congestion data by metropolitan area)
The Road Information Program (TRIP) Information on VMT, safety, and pavement and bridge conditions on Interstate highways)
