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Support transit and inclusive housing options in the University Boulevard Corridor Plan

Support transit and inclusive housing options in the University Boulevard Corridor Plan

The University Boulevard Corridor Plan envisions a community with safer streets, thriving local businesses, better public transit, and more housing choices to meet people’s needs at all ages and stages of life.

Visit our landing page at smartergrowth.net/ubc to take action and learn more about the plan.

Alexandria wants your feedback on its Housing Master Plan update

Alexandria wants your feedback on its Housing Master Plan update

Alexandria wants your feedback on the next phase of its Housing Master Plan (HMP) update! We commend the city for promoting goals and strategies essential to fostering an inclusive Alexandria and would like to encourage you to show your support for the plan’s Revised Draft Housing 2040 Principles and Goals by the October 19 deadline.

CSG in the News: The W&OD Trail is a Northern Virginia treasure at risk

September 11, 2025 | Sonya BreeheyKevin O’Brien | Greater Greater Washington

The W&OD is a popular 45-mile linear park and trail, providing communities from Arlington to Purcellville a vital connection to active transportation, recreation, and conservation. Yet Dominion’s clear-cutting and a potential long-shot commuter rail proposal could significantly change this important corridor.

As we enjoy and celebrate the W&OD, let’s not be complacent or take it for granted.

Together with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, CSG co-authored an op-ed for Greater Greater Washington explaining why we must act now to protect the trail.

The op-ed has been supported by Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, Friends of Holmes Run, FairfaxForward, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets, Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, Nature Forward, and Bike Loudoun.

Read the full story!

Get Involved: Sign the petition demanding that Dominion halt its clear-cutting plan and return to the negotiating table with NOVA Parks, and stay informed about the campaign.

TAKE ACTION: The last, most important step to defeat Mid-County Highway Extended (M-83) is here

TAKE ACTION: The last, most important step to defeat Mid-County Highway Extended (M-83) is here

Mid-County Highway Extended (M-83) wouldn’t relieve traffic upcounty long-term—but it would cut a divide through existing communities and destroy farmlands, forests, and sensitive wetlands in its path.

The County Council is finally considering removing M-83 from county plans this month, and we need you to weigh in.