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Release: Chevy Chase affordable housing supporters urge DC council to act on long-debated mixed-income housing proposal

Release: Chevy Chase affordable housing supporters urge DC council to act on long-debated mixed-income housing proposal

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For Immediate Release September 22, 2026 Contact: Cheryl Cort, cheryl@smartergrowth.net Chevy Chase affordable housing supporters urge DC council to act on long-debated mixed-income housing proposal Today, a group of local affordable housing supporters called on the DC Council to authorize building affordable mixed-income housing along with a new library and
credit: WMATA https://www.wmata.com/content/dam/wmata-com/board-affairs/execcommtgs_ba_2026/may%202026%20meetings/3B-RFK-Campus-Kingman-Park-Transit-Improvement-vF.pdf

TESTIMONY: Comments on the Draft RFK Campus Master Plan, DC

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August 14, 2026 Ms. Anita Cozart, Director, DC Office of Planning Via: OP.RFKMasterPlan@dc.gov RE: Comment on RFK Campus Master Plan – Public Comment Draft Dear Director Cozart: Please accept these comments on the housing and mobility components of the draft RFK Campus Master Plan on behalf of the Coalition for
Smart Growth Principles for the 2026 DC Elections

Smart Growth Principles for the 2026 DC Elections

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DC neighborhoods should be walkable and inclusive, offering more homes within a 15-minute walk to daily needs, and access to frequent, reliable transit, and safe bikeways.
photo by Cheryl Cort

Event materials: What’s the future vision for how Ward 3 and DC will grow & change?

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This event was a discussion with DC Office of Planning to learn about DC 2050, District's next Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. April 27, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library Speakers: Nick Kushner, Senior Cross-Systems Planner, DC Office of Planning Radhika Mohan, Deputy Director, DC Office
Original Rift Valley Chevy Chase proposal

Testimony at DPR oversight hearing in support of Chevy Chase DC library redevelopment with increased affordable housing (DC)

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We are pleased to express our support for the capital funds for a new Chevy Chase recreation center, along with a new library, civic and outdoor recreation space, and affordable, mixed-income homes at the Chevy Chase Civic Core site.