Advocating for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, DC region to grow and provide opportunities for all.
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Montgomery County Road Safety Town Hall
This Saturday, January 10, CSG is co-sponsoring a safe streets town hall hosted by Councilmember Evan Glass.
Join us and partners like WABA, MoCo Families for Safe Streets, and Action Committee for Transit in Rockville to speak up for safe streets and bring attention to improvements needed in your community.
Metro & Merlot, Volunteer Appreciation
Please join us on Thursday, January 29th at 5:30 PM
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Latest Happenings
Support for major upzoning for more homes in Friendship Heights and Tenleytown Metro station areas (DC)
Support for Zoning Case No. 25-13 -- Proposed Zoning Text and Map Amendments to create and map - new Wisconsin Avenue Mixed Use zones for Friendship Heights and Tenleytown Metro station areas
Event materials: Maryland Housing Needs & Solutions: Why is housing unaffordable, and what can we do to fix it?
At this online event, we discussed two recent reports offering insight into why housing is so unaffordable, what its impact is, and what to do about it with a Maryland all star cast ⭐️: Kathryn Howell, PhD, Director of the National Center for Smart Growth, University of Maryland College Park & Associate
Press Release: CSG Commends Council’s Approval of the University Boulevard Corridor Plan
The Coalition for Smarter Growth thanks the Montgomery County Council for voting today to pass the University Boulevard Corridor Plan.
WIN! Montgomery County Council approves the University Blvd Corridor Plan
On Tuesday, December 9, the Montgomery County Council voted to approve the University Boulevard Corridor Plan by a vote of 7-3. The plan creates a strong framework for safer streets, a wider variety of housing options, a connected bike network, and new homes and retail near transit.
Take Action: Tell the DC Zoning Commission to upzone Wisconsin Ave. from Friendship Heights & Tenleytown Metro stations
On December 11, 2025, the DC Zoning Commission will consider a major upzoning for the upper Wisconsin Avenue corridor near the Friendship Heights and Tenleytown Metro stations (Zoning Case 25-13) which could bring thousands of much-needed homes to this high opportunity area. Voice your support for a more inclusive Ward
