In November 2012, the City of Tucson’s Land Use Code (LUC) Simplification Project was awarded the Common Ground award for Public Policy by Metropolitan Pima Alliance. The LUC Simplification Project, completed with assistance from Clarion Associates, consolidates the requirements of the LUC, most of Chapter 23A Development Compliance Code, and the Development Standards into one

The Economic Power of Heritage and Place; How Historic Preservation Is Building A Sustainable Future In Colorado received a 2012 APA Colorado Merit Award in the category of Outstanding Project. Since 2001, Clarion Associates has worked with the Colorado Historical Foundation and History Colorado to regularly identify, study, and document the economic and other benefits

The Eastern Orangeburg County Sustainability Study, led by the Lower Savannah Council of Governments with assistance from Clarion Associates, received the 2012 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). NADO’s 2012 Innovation Awards recognized 64 projects from 22 states for their creative approaches to regional community and economic development. Eastern Orangeburg County

In November 2012, Destination Portsmouth was awarded an EPA Smart Growth Award (Policies and Programs Award). Following an update to its comprehensive plan, the City of Portsmouth undertook a broad review of its development and land use regulations. As a result, Destination Portsmouth prepared a package of new plans, zoning ordinances, and other development policies