Testimony - Coalition for Smarter Growth

Montgomery County: Gaithersburg West

Comments on the Gaithersburg West Master Plan. 9/17/2009

Download: 2009-09-17gaithersburgwest.pdf (86.4KB)
DC: Skyland Shopping Center

Our recommendations to improve the Skyland Shopping Center by reducing the amount of parking and adjusting the housing component to be more affordable for working families. 12/10/09

Download: skyland_testimony.pdf (54.5KB)
Montgomery County: White Flint Sector Plan

Comments in support of the White Flint Sector Plan process.

Download: csg-white-flint-council-test_10-20-09_fnl.pdf (133.1KB)
DC - Support for Giant Rezoning in Ward 3

Cheryl Cort's testimony in support for turning the Ward 3 Giant into a mixed-use, mixed-income walkable development. 2/19/09

Download: gianttest.pdf (64.5KB)
Montgomery County: Road Code Testimony

Comments on Montgomery County's proposed changes to their road code. 11/30/08

Download: road_code_testimony.pdf (49.6KB)
Maryland: Supporting the Purple Line

Stewart Schwartz, CSG's Executive Director, points out the environmental, social and economic benefits of connecting the outer spokes of the Metro system in Maryland. 11/18/08

Download: 11-18-08testimonypurpleline.pdf (59.5KB)
DC: Proposed Changes to Parking Regulations

Supporting changes to the parking regulations that would enrich DC's transit options. 07/31/08

Download: cctestimony.pdf (151.5KB)
Virginia: Draft State Rail Plan

Comments on Virginia's draft state rail plan. 07/29/08

Download: sstestimony.pdf (80.9KB)
Arlington: Accessory Dwelling Units

Testimony supporting accessory apartments and more housing choices. 05/20/08

Download: arlington-ad-testimony-5-20-08.pdf (73.3KB)
DC: FY2009 Budget Support Act of 2008

Comments on the FY2009 Budget Support Act. 04/25/08

Download: dc-budget-support-act-testimony-may-2008.pdf (89.7KB)
Washington, D.C.’s Campaign for Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning

An overview of Inclusionary Zoning, a tool to create more affordable housing opportunities. 10/30/07

Download: 2007-10-30cc.pdf (47.8KB)
DC: Mixed-Income Housing

Comments on Bill No. 17-0112. 10/03/07

Download: mixed-income-legislation-10-3-07.pdf (88.9KB)
Fairfax County: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Large Retail Sales Establishments

Supporting recommendations to bring retail store proposals greater than 80,000 square feet under County special exception. 05/21/07

Download: fairfax-retailers-5-21-07.pdf (87.3KB)
DC - Rhode Island Avenue Parking

Testimony by Cheryl Cort, our Policy Director, supporting commuter parking reduction and investment in improved walk, bicycle and bus access for the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station 7/26/05

Download: riaveparking.pdf (41.3KB)
DC: USA Columbia Heights Parking & Access Recommendations

Our suggestions about parking and access to the Columbia Heights new mall development (through Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities - now merged with CSG) 10/12/04

Download: dc_usa_parking_testimony.pdf (38KB)