Like Enterprise, we support the goals advanced in the bill, but also share the concern that the bill needs substantial refinement to address a number of important questions and issues.
Author: Elena Sorokina
Huntington Metro TOD for the win!
With your help, we did it! The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support of the plan amendment that will make way for the Huntington Metro Station area to be redeveloped into an inclusive, walkable, bike-friendly, transit-oriented community.
New UN climate report points to compact cities, moving people not just electric cars, to cut emissions
This week, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres stated starkly “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.” The agency’s Emissions Gap Report 2022: The Closing Window is an alarming read, finding that the adopted policies of all the world’s nations would lead to global warming of 2.8°C over this century – an apocalyptic outcome.
CSG News: A big win, a new teammate, a job opening, and having a say!
In this issue, we celebrate our big win on the Thrive 2050 General Plan, welcome a new CSG staff member, highlight progress at Metro, recap our fall events, and offer lots of opportunities for you to be involved in planning the future of your community.
PW Digital Gateway Environmental Coalition Opposition Letter
We, the undersigned thirty (30) organizations, write to you today regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CPA2021-00004, the PW Digital Gateway. On behalf of our millions of members and supporters in Prince William County, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and nationwide, we urge you to vote “No” on this proposal.
In a 9-0 vote, the Montgomery County Council says YES to Thrive
After over three years of advocacy, it’s done. On October 25, the Montgomery County Council passed Thrive 2050, which is now the new general plan for the county.
CSG News: If we don’t act, who will?
We face great challenges but also have many opportunities to act locally – to make our world a better place. Every day the CSG team and our supporters speak up for more sustainable communities and transportation. So we hope you’ll weigh in this month on the important local issues highlighted below, and connect with fellow advocates at one of our Smart Growth Socials!
Voices from the Community: Pass Thrive 2050 Now!
Check out our new video showcasing four residents’ personal stories about living in Montgomery County and their hopes for the future. Gretchen, Paul, Yvonne, and Marion support Thrive 2050 and want to see the County Council embrace Thrive’s vision for the future.
COMMENTS: Serious concerns about the K Street Transitway
We are enthusiastic supporters of your bold bus priority program, and the vision for the K Street Transitway project that you shared in 2019. However, we wish to express our great concern about the changes to the K Street Transitway design reflected in the semi-final 65% design stage.