Fresh off the 2026 Livable Communities Leadership Awards and Reception, we are heading into June with a full list of events and action items, both online and in person. Read on to find your way to engage and make your voice heard.
Category: Resources
All Things Montgomery: May 2026
Let’s kick off summer with some good news! Also, don’t miss upcoming chances to share feedback with planners on the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan and Friendship Heights Sector Plan.
Smart Growth Principles for the 2026 DC Elections
DC neighborhoods should be walkable and inclusive, offering more homes within a 15-minute walk to daily needs, and access to frequent, reliable transit, and safe bikeways.
CSG News: Our guide to staying connected and engaged
Check out our newsletter for the updates you need to stay informed, from workshops, webinars, and walking tours to our upcoming Livable Communities Leadership Award & Reception.
Testimony at DPR oversight hearing in support of Chevy Chase DC library redevelopment with increased affordable housing (DC)
We are pleased to express our support for the capital funds for a new Chevy Chase recreation center, along with a new library, civic and outdoor recreation space, and affordable, mixed-income homes at the Chevy Chase Civic Core site.
Testimony at DMPED oversight hearing in support of Chevy Chase DC library redevelopment with increased affordable housing (DC)
We urge the Council to approve the FY 27 budget to support DMPED’s work, and capital funding for the Chevy Chase library and recreation center redevelopment.
Letter: COG must prepare a strong Mid-Course Review of the region’s 2030 Climate Plan (Regional)
As we get closer to 2030 and a critical milestone year for preventing disastrous climate change, it is critical that COG’s Mid-Course Review of the region’s 2030 Climate and Energy Action Plan (2030 CEAP) provide a clear and accountable progress update for officials and the public.
CSG news: Building livable communities!
Behind every livable and connected community are people working together for change. Join us on May 13 at our Livable Communities Leadership Awards & Reception to celebrate leaders and community heroes who make smart growth progress possible. Plus, don’t miss plenty of opportunities this month to be a hero for your community by taking action with us.
🌸 All Things Montgomery: March 2026 🌸
Spring is here! 🌸 And with it comes many upcoming opportunities to take action all over Montgomery County—some new, and some familiar.
Testimony: Support and recommendations improving Go Prince George’s (MD)
We applaud the Go Prince George’s plan for fully applying the 2023 DPW&T Urban Street Design Standards mandated by the County Council. But the plan could be even better.