Richards, Lynn. 2014. "Putting People First: 10 Steps Toward Pedestrian-Friendly Suburbs." Land Lines. July 2014. Vol. 26, No. 3.
Richards, Lynn. Chapter 4: “Use Wastewater Practices that Meet Development Goals,” in Essential Smart Growth Fixes for Rural Planning, Zoning, and Development Codes. EPA 231-K-12-001, March 2012.
Richards, Lynn. 2011. “Aligning Stormwater Goals and Community Goals.” Stormwater: The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals. Vol. 12, No. 6.
Richards, Lynn and A. Hall. 2009. Water Quality Scorecard: Incorporating Green Infrastructure Practices at the Municipal, Neighborhood, and Site Scales. EPA 231-B09-001.
Richards, Lynn. 2009. Managing Stormwater Runoff: A Green Infrastructure Approach. Planning Commissioners Journal. #73, Winter 09.
Richards, Lynn. 2008. “Water and Density Debate,” chapter: Sustainable Urbanism—Urban Design with Nature. Doug Farr, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
Richards, Lynn. 2008. "Leading the Horse to Water: How to Fully Engage Local Decision Makers." National Charrette Institute Best Practices.
Richards, Lynn and M. Dalbey. 2006. “Creating Great Places: The Critical Role of Citizen Participation.” Community Development: Journal of the Community Development Society. Vol. 37, Num. 4, Winter 2006.
Richards, Lynn. 2006. “Development Density Scenarios and their Water Resources Impacts.” US EPA, Nonpoint Source News-Notes Issue #78, Spring 2006.
Richards, Lynn. 2006. “Turning Stormwater Runoff into a Community Amenity.” Getting Smart! Volume 9, Issue 5. ICMA: Washington, DC.
Richards, Lynn. 2006. “Water and the Density Debate.” American Planning Association: Planning Magazine. June 2006.
Richards, Lynn. 2006. Protecting Water Resources with Higher Density Development. EPA 231-R-06-001.
Richards, Lynn. 2004. Protecting Water Resources with Smart Growth. EPA 231-R-04-002
Gaffield, S., Goo, R., Richards, L., and Jackson, R. “Public Health of Inadequately Managed Stormwater Runoff.” American Journal of Public Health, September 2003.
Richards, Lynn. “Alternatives to Subsidizing Edge Development: Strategies for Preserving Rural Landscapes.” Terrain.org: A Journal of the Built and Natural Environments, Issue 10, Fall/Winter 2001.
Richards, Lynn. Georgia Chapter: Environmental Resources and Constraints in the Former Soviet Republics. Philip Pryde, editor. Westview Press, 1995.
Richards, Lynn. “In Support of Ordinary Citizens.” Cover Story. Allegheny Magazine, Meadville, PA. 1994.