We are at a turning point in our fiscal crisis, the long-term failure of road expansion, rising household transportation costs, loss of Virginia’s scenic and historic landscape, and the impacts of climate change. It is time for a new approach.

Transit-connected, walkable communities are highly desirable to many people—and that makes transit, and the land around it, a valuable asset that Baltimore County can better leverage for public benefit.

September 14, 2026 Hon. Wala Blegay, Chair, PHED Committee, Prince George’s County Council Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 RE: Amend CB 092-2026, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) requirements Dear members of the Committee: Please accept this testimony on behalf of the Coalition for Smarter Growth.

CSG strongly supports CB 74, to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a matter of right on lots with single-family detached homes.

We were deeply disappointed to learn that the County Executive once again plans to veto the appointment of Planning Board Member James Hedrick.