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Introduction
Your participation in our region's planning this year had a huge impact. And in this tough economy, our smart growth solutions are more important than ever: building close to existing infrastructure and providing housing and transportation options.
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District of Columbia
Major Achievements in 2009: the approval of a revitalized Giant on Wisconsin Avenue in Ward 3; an overhaul of the Districts 1950's era zoning code; implementation of the much-delayed affordable housing policy Inclusionary Zoning.
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Prince George's County
Major Achievements in 2009: our continued effort to push for redevelopment at the County's 15 Metro stations; final approval of the Purple Line; a very popular forum promoting the redevelopment of the Addison Road Metro station.
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Fairfax County
Major Achievements in 2009: helped improve draft planning language for the Tysons Corner redesign; tapped into community interest in the revitalization of Richmond Highway.
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Montgomery County
Major Achievements in 2009: a great plan for a walkable neighborhood at White Flint Metro moved closer to reality; a transit alternative to widening I-270 gained traction with elected officials.
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Transportation Reform
Major Achievements in 2009: the Purple Line won approval in Maryland; our transportation reform campaign resulted in thousands of letters going to elected officials promoting real reform.
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Working at the Regional Level
Major Achievements in 2009: with your help, shaped the Greater Washington 2050 Plan to include transit-oriented development, walkability and enhanced transit; responded to safety and funding challenges for Metro by building grassroots support for transit.
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2009 Walking Tour and Forum Series
We've held highly popular walking tours across the region, from Prince George's Plaza to Shirlington. And our forums have brought together elected officials and non-profit leaders to discuss the most pressing issues facing our region.
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Our Amazing Volunteers and Partners
We wouldn't have nearly the impact we have without the tireless efforts of our partner organizations, our volunteers, interns and fellows.
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Looking Ahead
With your help, we work to make the Washington D.C. region the most sustainable in the nation.
Coalition for Smarter Growth
Better Communities, Less Traffic for the Washington, D.C. Region
