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
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.
Take action: Support affordable housing (again!) at the Chevy Chase, MD Library
In 2022, CSG, Montgomery for All, Action in Montgomery, and other organizations teamed up to rally for co-locating affordable housing with a redeveloped Chevy Chase Library—and won.
Now, in 2026, we need to speak up once again.
🌸 All Things Montgomery: March 2026 🌸
Spring is here! 🌸 And with it comes many upcoming opportunities to take action all over Montgomery County—some new, and some familiar.
Testimony: Support and recommendations improving Go Prince George’s (MD)
We applaud the Go Prince George's plan for fully applying the 2023 DPW&T Urban Street Design Standards mandated by the County Council. But the plan could be even better.
Comment: Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study (MD)
The Chesapeake Bay Crossing, Tier II NEPA, Draft Environmental Impact Statement did not consider land use alternatives (or elements of alternatives) that can more effectively manage long-term travel demand in the study corridor.
