Elena Sorokina, Author at Coalition For Smarter Growth

Author: Elena Sorokina

RELEASE: Groups weigh in on Fairfax Board of Supervisors races

Posted on April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

With Fairfax County facing significant transportation, affordable housing, and environmental challenges, a diverse network of sixteen (16) local and regional conservation, smart growth, bike/ped, housing, and social equity groups released a platform for candidates for the Board of Supervisors.

Titled A Vision for an Environmentally Sustainable Fairfax County: Inclusive, Walkable, Transit-Friendly Communities, the groups have sent the platform to all Board candidates in Fairfax County for whom contact information could be found.

CSG News: Get your tickets, take action, and more!

Posted on April 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

Spring is here and we have an exciting announcement! We’ll be celebrating our annual Livable Communities Leadership Awards at a reception on May 16 at the Old Ebbitt Grill Atrium – steps away from the White House.

TESTIMONY: Montgomery County’s Pedestrian Master Plan

Posted on March 29, 2023May 12, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

We strongly support the Pedestrian Master Plan draft and commend the plan’s holistic approach to achieving pedestrian safety and comfort across the county. In particular, we appreciate that the plan acknowledges pedestrian planning as a critical tool to meet our goals around health, equity, accessibility, climate, and land use, and that we need to think about these policies as interconnected.

TESTIMONY: Montgomery County – Off Street Parking Requirements Near Mass Transit Stations

Posted on March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

This bill will support increased development of affordable housing near transit in our county and will help Montgomery County reach our climate goals by creating opportunities for more people to live car-free and car-lite lifestyles.

Montgomery for All Letter on James Hedrick Planning Board Veto

Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

Montgomery for All was disappointed to learn Friday night of the County Executive’s veto of sitting Planning Board member James Hedrick. We strongly urge the County Council to override the County Executive’s veto.

Our 2023 Livable Communities and Community Hero Awardees

Posted on March 21, 2023June 23, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

We are excited to announce that this year’s Frederick and Diana Prince Livable Communities awardee is City of Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson! We will also be honoring our Sanders-Henn Community Hero awardees, smart growth community advocates Kyle Reeder and Bernard Holloway from Prince George’s County, Tina Slater from Montgomery County, Kim Hosen from Prince William County, and Michelle Krocker from Northern Virginia.

Comments: 2023 WMATA Budget

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

The Coalition for Smarter Growth supports WMATA’s FY24 budget proposal, which reflects significant analysis by the agency about how to grow ridership and revenues in a very challenging environment, while also providing affordable fare options for lower income riders.

CSG Comments in Support of Expanded Housing Options in Arlington

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

We commend Arlington’s long record as a trailblazer in smart growth, record of careful analysis, and extensive public consultation they’ve undertaken as part of the Missing Middle Study. CSG writes to convey our support for the proposed expansion of housing options and provide feedback on the different options.

CSG in the News: Is West Virginia ready for Silver Line growth?

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

“It comes down to whether we can have better planning in Jefferson County,” Schwartz said. “You should grow within your small town and gracefully expand those towns with greener streets and [greater] walkability.”

Comments from Fairfax Healthy Communities Network on SSPA nominations

Posted on March 3, 2023March 24, 2023 by Elena Sorokina

The above named organizations, as part of the Fairfax Healthy Communities Network, are providing the comments below on the current Site-Specific Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSPA) nominations.