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.
Author: Elena Sorokina
CSG in the News: Is West Virginia ready for Silver Line growth?
“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
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.
Joint Comments from Fairfax Healthy Communities Network on SSPA nominations
Our network partners envision a Fairfax County where people can live, work, and play in connected communities that are healthy, sustainable, and inclusive. In this vein, we have worked together to review the set of 70 SSPA nominations with the principles that they should provide more homes, be accessible to transit, be equitable, and provide good environmental sustainability and design.
Shamrocks and Smart Growth with Jeff Speck, author of Walkable City!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the urbanist way with Jeff Speck, CSG, and metrobar! Jeff is traveling to DC for a special reading from his recently released 10th Anniversary edition of Walkable City. Signed copies of Jeff’s book will also be available for purchase. Tickets for this special event ($25) include one drink.
CSG News: Take action for safer streets, better buses, transit-oriented communities
Join us this month to be inspired by Jeff Speck, author of the 10th anniversary edition of Walkable City! Then act locally by participating in fights for safer streets, better transit, and inclusive, transit-oriented communities. Check out the opportunities below!
CSG in the News: Loudoun County Breaks Ground On A New “Missing Link” Road
Schwartz says officials appear to be building an outer beltway link by link rather than drawing attention to it by calling it an outer beltway. “They’ve condemned Northern Virginia into a ceaseless cycle of road building. It is not enhancing the quality of life.”
Testimony: MD State Highway Administration FY24 budget oversight hearing
The Transform Maryland Transportation Coalition is asking MDOT to flex 50% of the federal funds, as allowed by federal law, from the Surface Transportation Block Grant and National Highway Performance Program formulas towards needed investments in eligible transit, safer streets, bicycle, and pedestrian projects, and vehicle electrification.
Event Materials: Redesigning Pennsylvania Avenue
Check out the event recording and presentation materials! Doug Davies (Director Planning + Design) and Kevin Keeley (Senior Planner) of VHB presented their projects for Penn Avenue West and Penn Ave Southeast, exploring the very different designs and challenges along the same corridor.
TESTIMONY: DMPED 2022-2023 Performance Oversight Hearing
The ANC 3/4G Task Force on Racism’s number one housing recommendation is to build dedicated affordable and workforce housing above the Chevy Chase community center and library. We agree that all these community plans and recommendations are correct — to achieve the city’s goals to address racial equity and create housing equity, we must make the most of the Chevy Chase civic site for affordable housing as we deliver a new library, community center, and public outdoor spaces.