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What’s in store for Bowie State MARC Station? A site tour on Sept 29, 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by Cheryl Cort

Dr. Breaux, BSU President, by Cheryl Cort

On September 29, 2025 we discussed the potential of the Bowie State University MARC station area to be a vibrant transit-oriented community.

We were grateful for the diverse mix of elected and government officials, community members, and Bowie State University staff who attended the event. We were thrilled that the entire District 23 Delegation – Sen. Ron Watson, Del. Adrian Boafo, Del. Kym Taylor, and Del. Marvin Holmes attended. Also joining us was District 22 Del. Nicole Williams and County Council Member Ingrid Turner. We also welcomed a number of County Executive Braveboy administration officials, including Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Iris Boswell and Planning Board Chair Darryl Barnes.

We appreciated the comments from the joint development partnership:

David Zaidain, Maryland Department of Transportation

Dr. Aminta Breaux, Bowie State University

Judy Danso, Prince George’s County Revenue Authority

Scott Gottbreht, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

We especially want to thank President Dr. Breaux and the many Bowie State University staff who hosted us and helped imagine the opportunities and benefits of a vibrant, walkable mix of homes and businesses connected to the University.
We have attached the tour handout and here is the link to MDOT’s request for proposals from MDOT.

2025-09-29 – Bowie State Joint Development Project – 1-Pager Download

In-Person Testimony: 495 Southside Study

Posted on July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 by Elena Sorokina

From the beginning the VDOT study has been fatally flawed by a conclusions-first approach – defining their purpose and need as “extending express toll lanes” which forecloses other alternatives. Moreover, they have not provided all the information necessary for an informed decision – particularly the traffic impact on connecting roads. Given the missing information and strong concerns expressed by Fairfax, Prince George’s, Alexandria, Charles, WMATA, and state legislators in Virginia and Maryland, this project is not ready for inclusion in the regional plan.

Invest in the Coalition for Smarter Growth with a sponsorship this spring!

Posted on February 1, 2025March 11, 2025 by Ayesha Amsa

You can help us make a difference! Your sponsorships are an important part of our funding, so we hope you will budget to support the Coalition for Smarter Growth in 2025! Our most important fundraiser of the year is our Livable Communities Leadership Award reception in May.

Make a difference in your community – donate to CSG and double your impact!

Posted on November 30, 2024January 6, 2025 by Ayesha Amsa

Learn more about our fight for sustainable, inclusive communities, then rush a donation today and double your impact!

Thank you for joining us at Smart Growth Social!

Posted on October 17, 2024January 6, 2025 by Ayesha Amsa

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Smart Growth Social! Over 200 of you came together at Eastern Market to network, celebrate, and look ahead to the future. We hope you enjoyed the food and drinks—and maybe even snagged some extra pizza! Your incredible turnout and enthusiasm was truly energizing.

Buy a CSG t-shirt!

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Ayesha Amsa

We’ve been working on something special!

Posted on March 12, 2024May 30, 2024 by Ayesha Amsa

The countdown has officially begun for this year’s Livable Communities Leadership Awards & Blueprint Premiere – and you’re invited! Help us honor Metro’s General Manager, Randy Clarke, and get the exclusive first look of our updated Blueprint for a Better Region.

Double your impact and help us finish the year strong!

Posted on December 6, 2023January 26, 2024 by Ayesha Amsa

From now until the end of the year, your donation’s impact will be doubled up to $50,000 by our generous matching donors – so any amount you give will go twice as far! With just 6 years to slash our greenhouse emissions, our campaign for more sustainable, liveable communities has never been more important. Your financial contributions are why we can continue this work. Thank you!

Helpful Resources

Posted on December 1, 2023January 17, 2024 by Ayesha Amsa

Fact Sheet (updated Jan 15, 2024)
Statement of Principles
Informative briefings to the WMATA Board
The Value of Transit to Northern Virginia
Gov Youngkin’s proposed transportation budget urging service cuts at Metro (p. 10)
Draft Maryland 6-Year Consolidated Transportation Program with $150 million for Metro but a 40% cut to state support for local transit among other cuts

Shape the region’s future: volunteer as a Smart Growth Watchdog!

Posted on August 4, 2023December 6, 2023 by Ayesha Amsa

Are you interested in taking your advocacy to the next level by volunteering for CSG? We are excited to introduce our “Smart Growth Watchdogs” volunteer program, and we believe you have what it takes to make a significant impact! If you’re interested, read on for more information!