EPA Building Blocks

Sustainable Cities and Rural Areas


The City of Steamboat Springs was one of 22 communities across the country to receive technical assistance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program.  

According to the EPA, the program is designed to help communities “pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals, and encourage local economic development.”  

The final report resulting from this technical assistance is available below.  

The following documents (unless linked) are available by request through NextRequest. Archived documents are provided for download in PDF format, which may not be compatible with assistive technology. Individuals requiring an alternate format to access our digital services can complete the Request for Assistance Form:

  • Sustainable Strategies for Small Cities and Rural Areas 2015