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Event: Fault Lines. Screening of a housing documentary, followed by a panel discussion and a social hour

Event: Fault Lines. Screening of a housing documentary, followed by a panel discussion and a social hour

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Image credit: Fault Lines What: A screening of Fault Lines, a documentary exploring housing and policy, followed by a panel of regional leaders and a community social hour. The panel will examine Northern Virginia’s housing challenges and explore strategies to build more inclusive and livable communities in our region. Why

Release: CSG welcomes Governor Moore’s executive order to boost housing production in Maryland 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2025 CONTACT:Carrie Kisicki, Montgomery Advocacy Directorcarrie@smartergrowth.net The Coalition for Smarter Growth commends the Moore-Miller administration for enacting the Housing Starts Here executive order, demonstrating Maryland's commitment to building the homes we need in a strategic, sustainable, and inclusive way. "The Moore-Miller administration recognizes that housing means

Smart Growth Social 2025: Coming together for our community

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In this pivotal time for our region, it is more important than ever that we come together to advance inclusive and sustainable communities grounded in democratic participation and a shared responsibility to care for one another. Smart Growth Social has always been a place to connect with dedicated community activists,

Maryland: Comments on Frederick draft Climate and Energy Action Plan

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August 22, 2025Rayla BellisClimate and Energy ManagerDepartment of Climate and EnergyFrederick County, MD Jenny WilloughbySustainability ManagerCity of Frederick Re: Comments on Frederick draft Climate and Energy Action Plan Frederick County and City of Frederick officials and staff: On behalf of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, I am submitting the following
Supporting our Capital City and its people

Supporting our Capital City and its people

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