Over at Florida Public Policy (the ideas presented here can be applied throughout the country, so don't let the "Florida" part discourage you), I've
posted a GARGANTUAN post on better growth management policies for Florida's counties (through the lens of Marion County, which is a general reflection of how Florida and the country is handling growth.)
Its actually my research paper for one of my classes at the University of Florida (Florida Environmental Politics.) Some of you (probably all of you) may know how serious the growth issue is, and some of the information I put in you may or may not know already.
Nonetheless, I encourage you to read it, because you might learn something you didn't - and maybe you'll get some ideas for your community.