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Through grants, technical resources and advocacy, REALTORS\u003Csup\u003E\u00ae\u003C\/sup\u003E have become trusted civic leaders, driving measurable change from pilot projects to lasting transformation. \u003Cbr\/\u003E\u003Cbr\/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExplore our interactive timeline to discover how grassroots energy and strategic partnerships have fueled progress year after year\u2014and be inspired to help build the next generation of thriving communities.\u003C\/strong\u003E"},"background":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/homeageBG2.png"},"media":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/ad2.png"}},"events":[{"start_date":{"year":1999},"background":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/bg6_fin.jpg"},"media":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/PAG-Smart-Growth-Report.png","caption":"Smart Growth PAG Report Adoption","thumbnail":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/testThumb_3.png"},"text":{"headline":"Smart Growth PAG Report Adoption","text":"\u003Ch3\u003ENAR Forms Presidential Advisory Group to Advance Smart Growth Policy\u003C\/h3\u003EIn response to growing land use and livability challenges, NAR President Sharon Millett established a Presidential Advisory Group to assess smart growth\u2019s impact on real estate, shape policy principles and strengthen REALTOR\u003Csup\u003E\u00ae\u003C\/sup\u003E involvement in community planning."}},{"start_date":{"year":2001},"media":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/onCommonGoundImages.png","caption":"On Common Ground Magazine","thumbnail":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/testThumb_3.png"},"background":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/bg6_fin.jpg","color":"#4d1943"},"text":{"headline":"On Common Ground Magazine Launches","text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOn Common Ground\u003C\/em\u003E Engages REALTORS\u003Csup\u003E\u00ae\u003C\/sup\u003E and Leaders in Smart Growth Dialogue\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOn Common Ground\u003C\/em\u003E brings REALTORS\u003Csup\u003E\u00ae\u003C\/sup\u003E, elected officials and community leaders together to explore housing, land use, transportation and smart growth\u2014helping associations foster collaboration and advocate for stronger, more sustainable communities."}},{"start_date":{"year":2003},"background":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/bg2_fin.jpg","color":"#000000"},"media":{"url":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/2023_smartGrowth.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/appsDocs\/community-outreach\/timeline2025\/testThumb_3.png"},"text":{"headline":"Smart Growth Advisory Board is Formed","text":"\u003Ch3\u003ENAR Establishes Advisory Board to Advance Smart Growth Strategies\u003C\/h3\u003EThe Smart Growth Advisory Board guides NAR on policies and trends shaping sustainable development. 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