Transit-connected, walkable communities are highly desirable to many people—and that makes transit, and the land around it, a valuable asset that Baltimore County can better leverage for public benefit.
Author: Carrie Kisicki
CSG in the News: Hopes are pinned on Viva White Oak to transform eastern Montgomery County
Carrie Kisicki, the Maryland housing advocacy manager at the Coalition for Smarter Growth, said she hopes future projects in White Oak will exceed the county’s affordable housing minimum.
Still, she said, even Viva White Oak units that aren’t designated as moderately priced will help people live more affordably by shortening costly commutes.
A more welcoming + sustainable future for Friendship Heights, MD
Send a message to the Montgomery County Planning Board today to let them know you support a plan that realizes the full potential of a more sustainable, welcoming, and transit-oriented Friendship Heights.
All Things Montgomery: June 2026 ☀️
Although Montgomery County’s primary election is now behind us (find the most current results here!), the action is not slowing down in July.
Crucial work on several master plans in the county continues apace.
Get caught up on master plans in Montgomery County!
How well do you know the master plan process? And do you know what master plans are currently underway in Montgomery County?
Primary Election 2026: Learn where MoCo candidates stand on key issues, and get ready to vote!
We’ve put together these resources to help you know how, where, and when you can cast your vote, and to inform you about primary candidates’ positions on housing, zoning, and transportation.
Montgomery Housing Alliance 2026 County Executive Candidate Forum
On May 18, 2026, MHA hosted a housing-focused forum featuring all of the Montgomery County, MD, county executive candidates. Missed the forum? The recording is now live!
All Things Montgomery: May 2026
Let’s kick off summer with some good news! Also, don’t miss upcoming chances to share feedback with planners on the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan and Friendship Heights Sector Plan.
April update: Where key housing and transportation bills stand in Maryland’s General Assembly
In this year’s Maryland legislative session, CSG has helped get some promising housing and transportation bills through the Maryland House and Senate – and we’re still tracking others that may need a push.
Take action: Support affordable housing (again!) at the Chevy Chase, MD Library
In 2022, CSG, Montgomery for All, Action in Montgomery, and other organizations teamed up to rally for co-locating affordable housing with a redeveloped Chevy Chase Library—and won.
Now, in 2026, we need to speak up once again.