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Walk the future Central Ave. Connector Trail with us
Join us to explore the future Central Ave. Connector Trail
Smart Growth Social 2026
Come grab a slice, enjoy a drink, and make connections with peers sharing a vision for a more walkable, inclusive, and transit-friendly future.
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All Things Montgomery: September 2026
Thank you to those who joined us in Wheaton last Thursday for a Wheaton Plan get-together at Sabor Mixteco! We’ll have a chance to gather again at Smart Growth Social, CSG’s annual party at Eastern Market on October 21. Grab your ticket today!
Testimony: Transportation priorities in the Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) FY 2027 – FY 2032, for Prince George’s County
September 25, 2026 Hon. Aisha N. Braveboy, County Executive, and Hon. Krystal Oriadha, Prince George’s County Council Chair Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo MD RE: Transportation priorities in the Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) FY 2027 – FY 2032, for Prince George’s County Dear County Executive Braveboy
Celebrate release of draft Duke Street plan!
The City of Alexandria will be releasing the draft Duke Street Land Use Plan next week! Join their celebration and open house on September 29 from 7-9 p.m. to get a first-look at what's in the plan.
Release: Chevy Chase DC affordable housing supporters urge swift action
September 22, 2026 For Immediate Release Contact: Cheryl Cort, cheryl@smartergrowth.net Chevy Chase affordable housing supporters urge DC council to act on long-debated mixed-income housing proposal Today, a group of local affordable housing supporters called on the DC Council to authorize building affordable mixed-income housing along with a new library and
CSG in the News: Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding
The deficit invited criticism from advocacy groups, including the Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG), which promotes walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented growth in the Washington, D.C. region.
