Advocating for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, DC region to grow and provide opportunities for all.

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Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour 

Join us for a meet up for collaborating and organizing

Smart Growth Social 2025

Smart Growth Social is our most popular event of the year.

Latest Happenings


Future of Fairfax Forum and Fundraiser

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Presentation by Jeff Speck, Consultant, Former Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts, co-author of Suburban Nation and the Smart Growth Manual Presenation by Shyam Kannan, Principal and Director of Economic Development at Robert Charles Lesser & Company (RCLCO)
Letter to Governor McDonnell concerning the 95-395 HOT lanes

Letter to Governor McDonnell concerning the 95-395 HOT lanes

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The Coalition for Smarter Growth and the Sierra Club - Virginia Chapter urge a full evaluation of alternatives for 95-395.

Testimony before the D.C. Zoning Commission regarding: SUPPORT for Case No. 08-06 (Comprehensive Zoning Regulations Review: Parking)

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Please accept these comments on behalf of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, a regional organization based in the District of Columbia focused on ensuring transportation and development decisions are made with genuine community involvement and accommodate growth while revitalizing communities, providing more housing and travel choices, and conserving our natural
Fair Funding and Smart Fixes for Transportation in Northern Virginia

Fair Funding and Smart Fixes for Transportation in Northern Virginia

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A transportation platform for Northern Virginia candidates and elected officials.
Life without a car: Possible and Popular in D.C.

Life without a car: Possible and Popular in D.C.

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What the 2010 Census tells us about auto and transit use in the District.