42 U.S.C. § 4501 : US Code - Section 4501: Congressional statement of purpose

Search 42 U.S.C. § 4501 : US Code - Section 4501: Congressional statement of purpose

It is the policy of the Congress and the purpose of this chapter
to provide for the development of a national urban policy and to
encourage the rational, orderly, efficient, and economic growth,
development, and redevelopment of our States, metropolitan areas,
cities, counties, towns, and communities in predominantly rural
areas which demonstrate a special potential for accelerated growth;
to encourage the prudent use and conservation of energy and our
natural resources; and to encourage and support development which
will assure our communities and their residents of adequate tax
bases, community services, job opportunities, and good housing in
well-balanced neighborhoods in socially, economically, and
physically attractive living environments.