With the heat index exceeding triple digits across the entire region, this week is a reminder of why our mission is so urgent.
This month offers many opportunities to advance smart growth in your community.
Author: Elena Sorokina
Comments: Support for Missing Middle Housing Study (Prince George’s County)
We wish to express our enthusiasm for the county’s innovative missing middle study to address the housing needs of a range of residents. This effort will investigate how to broaden housing options to ensure Prince George’s is a great place to grow up, enjoy young adulthood, raise a family, and age in the community.
Two ways to weigh in on Duke St
There are two opportunities this week to get involved in shaping the vision for the Duke Street corridor. Provide feedback on their draft Land Use Plan framework before it closes this Friday, June 26, and attend the next community meeting on Monday, June 29!
RELEASE: Four pedestrians killed in just over one day in Fairfax County. It’s past time we made our roads safer
CSG and partners have been pressing the county and VDOT to redesign its roads, especially these dangerous arterials, to be safer for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving.
Tell your VA legislators: fund Metro!
Virginia state delegates and senators will reconvene this week in Richmond to (hopefully) pass a budget by the June 30 deadline. Send an email letting them know that Metro and other VA transit are essential services!
CSG News: Party pictures, tours, forums, and voting
Fresh off the 2026 Livable Communities Leadership Awards and Reception, we are heading into June with a full list of events and action items, both online and in person. Read on to find your way to engage and make your voice heard.
Shape Arlington’s future – take the survey by June 7!
Arlington is seeking feedback on the newly released Guiding Principles and Supporting Statements of the county’s Comprehensive Plan, the latest development in the Arlington2050 initiative. As one of the most important tools for guiding land use priorities, this is your chance to have a say in the long-term growth of our Arlington community.
CSG News: Our guide to staying connected and engaged
Check out our newsletter for the updates you need to stay informed, from workshops, webinars, and walking tours to our upcoming Livable Communities Leadership Award & Reception.
Press Release: CSG and Montgomery for All share 2026 candidate responses on housing and growth
For the 2026 election cycle, the Coalition for Smarter Growth and Montgomery for All have compiled responses from registered candidates for Montgomery County Executive and County Council, offering insight into their positions on housing affordability, zoning, transit, biking, walking, and community engagement.
2026 Maryland General Assembly finale: Housing and transportation recap
Learn more about the progress that CSG and the state made in the 2026 session with your help.