Smart growth principles are increasingly being applied to urban developments, in order to increase the quality of life for residents, workers and visitors in a locale. A key component which contributes to the personal experiences of those occupants is the acoustical environment. The soundscape technique is a powerful tool for determining existing conditions, and for developing positive design and planning outcomes. Therefore, it is important that soundscape be incorporated with smart growth principles, to achieve the full potential for improvement in each development. A review of smart growth principles is presented. The relationship of these principles to soundscape analysis is examined.