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Walk the future Central Ave. Connector Trail with us
Join us to explore the future Central Ave. Connector Trail
Smart Growth Social 2026
Come grab a slice, enjoy a drink, and make connections with peers sharing a vision for a more walkable, inclusive, and transit-friendly future.
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Event materials: Central Avenue Connector Trail walk (Prince George’s)
On October 24, 2026 we explored the future Central Ave. Connector Trail (CACT) on the east end of the alignment. CACT is the planned trail parallel to Central Avenue (MD 214) from the DC border to Downtown Largo, connecting four Blue/Silver Line Metrorail Stations, residences, parks, schools, and businesses. After
Take Action: Write your Councilmember to support ADUs in Montgomery County!
Take action to support an important bill that will make it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like backyard cottages and accessory apartments in Montgomery County.
Testimony: B26-0819 — regarding Inclusionary Zoning for-sale homes, oppose (DC)
October 23, 2026 The Honorable Robert White, Chair, Committee on Housing, Council of the District of Columbia John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004, Email: housing@dccouncil.us RE: Oppose IZ provisions in B26-0819 - Ownership and Wealth-building for our Neighbors (OWN) Omnibus Amendment Act of 2026 --
Testimony: Support for affordable apartment building by Glenridge Purple Line station on Annapolis Road (Prince George’s)
October 20, 2026 Prince George’s County Planning Board, M-NCPPC 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo MD Via: pgcpb@mncppc.org RE: Support for DSP-2026-0021, RST New Carrollton Dear members of the Board: The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG), advocates for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the
Take Action: Tell DC Council to build affordable housing at Chevy Chase Civic Core at Nov. 12 hearing
On November 12, 2026 Councilmember Matt Frumin will hold a hearing on the proposal to rebuild the Chevy Chase library, community center, public outdoor space, and add 177 mixed-income homes -- 90 of which will be affordable apartments (Council bill B26-801). This proposal increases the number of affordable homes to
