Community members call on County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council to to use public land for maximum public good
Author: Elena Sorokina
CSG in the News: LETTER: County must study of developments’ impact on Occoquan watershed
CSG co-signs oped to protect Rural Crescent & water supply
CSG Testimony on MoCo FY23 Operating Budget
In the FY23 operating budget, we urge you to prioritize transit, affordable housing, climate change, and parks.
Letter: Affordable Housing at Chevy Chase Library
The twenty-one undersigned organizations urge you to redevelop the Chevy Chase Library with mixed-income housing. We believe this is an opportunity to model the future of Montgomery County by mixing housing and a public facility in one location near transit, services, amenities, and jobs. This project is key to meeting the county’s goals to achieve racial equity and social justice, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
RELEASE: On the Wrong Road in Northern Virginia
“What our ‘On the Wrong Road’ report shows is that the NVTAuthority needs to take a new direction this year. Northern Virginians want to drive less, not more, and based on regional surveys, they also want their leaders to address climate change,” said Stewart Schwartz, CSG Executive Director.
REPORT: On the Wrong Road in Northern Virginia
CSG report finds that a massive program of highway widening will increase driving in Northern Virginia faster than population growth
CSG News: Get your tickets, take action, and more…
Snag your tickets for our 25th Anniversary celebration on May 12th from 6-8pm! We’ll be on the rooftop at the Capitol View at 400 with stunning views of the Capitol and Union Station. We’ll take a look back and a look ahead, celebrate and catch-up after two years apart!
Snag tickets for our 25th Anniversary celebration!
The countdown has officially begun for our 25th Anniversary celebration and fundraiser, and you’re invited! Join us on Thursday, May 12 from 6-8pm at the Capitol View at 400 – an open air rooftop with a great view of the iconic Union Station. Spend the evening mingling with smart growth advocates and enjoying the gorgeous view. We’ll also have wine, beer, and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
CSG in the News: ‘Every Day Is A Worry’: Immigrant Community Of Falls Church Call For Pedestrian Safety On Leesburg Pike
“We really need to design this street to be safer for all users, not just the people driving,” said Breehey. “We hope to get some of these improvements, the near term ones, and then really start planning for the longer term.”
Letter to MDGA Leadership re: the proposed suspension of the Maryland gas tax
On behalf of the Transform Maryland Transportation Coalition (formerly Save MD Transit), we thank you for your support of the Transit Safety & Investment Act during the 2021 General Assembly. The bill will help assure MTA’s current maintenance needs will be addressed over the next five years.