Known nationally as an innovator in smart growth and environmental protection, Maryland has many opportunities for improved transportation, land use and equitable development policies.
In Maryland, the Coalition for Smarter Growth focuses on Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. We advocate for transit-oriented neighborhoods where people can walk, bicycle and take transit between home, work and play, the new transit investments to support these communities, and affordable housing linked to transit.
Latest Happenings
Testimony: SRA 25-02 — No more barriers to new homes on corridors (MoCo)
September 15, 2025Montgomery County Council100 Maryland AveRockville, MD 20850 Re: Support for SRA 25-02 Dear Council President Stewart and Councilmembers: Thank you for accepting this testimony on behalf of the Coalition for Smarter Growth. CSG advocates for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way
ACTION ALERT! Tell the Council: support new homes on corridors and say no to more barriers
ACTION ALERT! Tell the Council: support new homes on corridors and say no to more barriers
Testimony: Support for University Boulevard Corridor Plan (MoCo)
September 10, 2025Montgomery County Council100 Maryland AveRockville, MD 20850 University Boulevard Corridor Plan Dear Council President Stewart and Councilmembers: Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Carrie Kisicki, and I am the MontgomeryCounty Advocacy Manager for the Coalition for Smarter Growth. CSG advocates for walkable, bikeable, inclusive,
Press Release: CSG welcomes Governor Moore’s executive order to boost housing production in Maryland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2025 CONTACT:Carrie Kisicki, Montgomery Advocacy Directorcarrie@smartergrowth.net The Coalition for Smarter Growth commends the Moore-Miller administration for enacting the Housing Starts Here executive order, demonstrating Maryland's commitment to building the homes we need in a strategic, sustainable, and inclusive way. "The Moore-Miller administration recognizes that housing means
Maryland: Comments on Frederick draft Climate and Energy Action Plan
August 22, 2025Rayla BellisClimate and Energy ManagerDepartment of Climate and EnergyFrederick County, MD Jenny WilloughbySustainability ManagerCity of Frederick Re: Comments on Frederick draft Climate and Energy Action Plan Frederick County and City of Frederick officials and staff: On behalf of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, I am submitting the following
