Yet the TPB board members made no substantive changes, and the
Author: Ayesha Amsa
Background & Analysis on Visualize 2045 (April 2022)
Despite a new climate action plan by TPB’s parent agency the Council of Governments, this Visualize 2045 makes no real changes and fails to reduce emissions any more than the last one.
CSG News: CSG awarded the Washington Urban Land Institute “Changemaker” Award
On April 5, 2022, the Urban Land Institute – Washington District Council announced that CSG will be receiving their ULI Changemaker Award at their event in June! We are deeply honored. It is a testament to the passion, creativity, and hard work of CSG staff over the past 25 years! Our success would not be possible without you, our fellow activists, supporters, and donors.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Residents to Host Major Action for Affordable Housing at Chevy Chase Library
Community members call on County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council to to use public land for maximum public good
CSG in the News: LETTER: County must study of developments’ impact on Occoquan watershed
CSG co-signs oped to protect Rural Crescent & water supply
CSG Testimony on MoCo FY23 Operating Budget
In the FY23 operating budget, we urge you to prioritize transit, affordable housing, climate change, and parks.
Letter: Affordable Housing at Chevy Chase Library
The twenty-one undersigned organizations urge you to redevelop the Chevy Chase Library with mixed-income housing. We believe this is an opportunity to model the future of Montgomery County by mixing housing and a public facility in one location near transit, services, amenities, and jobs. This project is key to meeting the county’s goals to achieve racial equity and social justice, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
RELEASE: On the Wrong Road in Northern Virginia
“What our ‘On the Wrong Road’ report shows is that the NVTAuthority needs to take a new direction this year. Northern Virginians want to drive less, not more, and based on regional surveys, they also want their leaders to address climate change,” said Stewart Schwartz, CSG Executive Director.
REPORT: On the Wrong Road in Northern Virginia
CSG report finds that a massive program of highway widening will increase driving in Northern Virginia faster than population growth
CSG News: Get your tickets, take action, and more…
Snag your tickets for our 25th Anniversary celebration on May 12th from 6-8pm! We’ll be on the rooftop at the Capitol View at 400 with stunning views of the Capitol and Union Station. We’ll take a look back and a look ahead, celebrate and catch-up after two years apart!