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Webinar: How innovative zoning can create a better DC
How can form-based zoning shape the kinds of places people
Duke Street Walking Tour
A lot is happening on Duke Street -- affordable housing construction, plans for new bus rapid transit, a public revisioning initiative for the corridor, and more. Come out Saturday, June 6, to get an inside look!
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Latest Happenings
2026 Maryland General Assembly finale: Housing and transportation recap
Learn more about the progress that CSG and the state made in the 2026 session with your help.
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.
Bring housing and transit over the finish line for Virginia!
It's the final countdown! Governor Spanberger has until April 13th to sign or veto the bills that have made it to her desk from the Virginia General Assembly. We have been fortunate to see the majority of measures included in our original housing and transit package make it to this last stage of the legislative process. Help us cross the finish line!
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.
April update: Where key housing and transportation bills stand in Maryland’s General Assembly
In this year’s Maryland legislative session, CSG has helped get some promising housing and transportation bills through the Maryland House and Senate – and we’re still tracking others that may need a push.
