Looking at the many issues we are tackling this month, a common theme emerges. What are our region’s priorities? Is it to subsidize a new stadium for the Commanders or to close Metro’s budget gap? Is it parking or more housing? Transit and safer streets or more HOT lanes and wide, dangerous arterials? Please read on to see how you can help fight for more housing, safer streets, and transit.
Category: Newsletters
CSG News: The issues are as hot as the weather!
Thanks to your advocacy, we’re celebrating more wins for smart growth in our region! Embrace August’s opportunities to make a difference — such as becoming a Smart Growth Watchdog! — to drive even more positive change. And don’t miss our Popsicles in the Park meet-up with partners WABA and CCAN!
CSG News: Smart growth wins in Virginia and big issues ahead!
Last month, we had two great wins for smart growth in Virginia: a YES vote for better buses on Alexandria’s Duke Street and a YES vote for the redevelopment of West Falls Church. CSG and local advocates fought hard for these wins and we’re committed to continue fighting. Read on for how you can help!
CSG News: What a celebration!
Thank you to all of our supporters, volunteers, and sponsors for a great Livable Communities reception! It was wonderful to see so many old friends, meet new friends, and celebrate Mayor Justin Wilson and our Community Hero awardees – Bernard Holloway, Kyle Reeder, Tina Slater, Michelle Krocker, and Kim Hosen. Check out the pictures from the event, taken by Hugh Kenny of the Piedmont Environmental Council.
CSG News: And the winners are…
Our Livable Communities Awards celebration is just two weeks away! We’ll be honoring Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson and five Community Heroes. This is also our most important fundraiser for the year and your donations make a real difference!
CSG News: Get your tickets, take action, and more!
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.
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 News: Exciting events and several ways to take action!
A star of the walkable communities movement will be joining CSG and metrobar on St Patrick’s Day! Jeff Speck will be in town celebrating the release of his 10th Anniversary Edition of Walkable City – and we’ll be hosting him. This is just one of many important events and campaigns on tap for CSG and our supporters in the coming weeks.
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.
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!