Smart Growth Social is our most popular event of the year, bringing together our region’s most enthusiastic urbanists, dedicated community activists, and seasoned professionals from across public service, urban planning, and transportation sectors in the DC region. Enjoy fun networking, great pizza, beer, wine, and inspiration, all centered around our shared vision for a more walkable and transit-friendly future.

Event Details:

What: Smart Growth Social
When: October 30, 2025, 6:30-9pm
Eastern Market, North Hall
Tickets $30 (includes wine, beer, food, fun!)
$45 starting Sept 30

We’re thrilled to have Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins join us as our guest speaker. Her work to promote more housing, safer streets, and a more inclusive and accessible community is exactly the kind of smart growth leadership our region needs to realize the vision of CSG’s Blueprint for a Better Region.  

Come for our Halloween Costume contest with a prize for the best Urbanist costume reflecting the work for safer streets, better transit, more housing options, and great public spaces! 

This is a family-friendly event, with activities for all ages to enjoy! 

Supporting CSG: Buy your tickets and invite your friends – this is our biggest party of the year! Want to do even more to support CSG? Join our Host Committee (select $250 on the ticket page) or be an individual or corporate sponsor (email angela@smartergrowth.net to learn more). Your donations are critical to our mission.

CSG is also looking for volunteers to help us with setup/takedown, serving guests, and signing them in. If you’re interested in supporting, please sign up! 

Mark your calendar, gather your friends, family, and colleagues, and prepare for an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you on October 30th at Eastern Market!