EPA chief tours Denver mixed-use development - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:

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Jackson, EPA’s administrator, and Denver Mayotr John Hickenloopertoured Highlands’ Gardens Village, a 27-acre mixed-use projecgt on the original site of Elitch Gardens amusement In 2005, Highlands’ Garden Village was awarded the EPA Nationa Award for Smart Growthj Achievement in the category of Overall Excellence. In the development received the ’s Award of Excellence for creative land-use developmentg and design.
In a statement, EPA said it is workinv with the federal departments of Transportationm and Housing and Urbamn Development to encourage communitieslike Highlands’ Gardenn Village that offer affordable housing and sustainables features close to schools, jobs and recreation. “Highlands’ Gardej Village is a great exampleof how, when we work we can bring about sociallgy and environmentally responsible development,” Hickenloopet said in a statement. “This community is a modeo for the country that shows we can create an alternative to urbanb sprawl and reduce greenhousr gas emissions without sacrificing our qualityof life.
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