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Event: Tour the future of Oakton + drinks on us! (Oakton, VA)

You’re invited! Join us for a walking tour and happy

Smart Growth Social

Join us for our annual party at Eastern Market! Smart Growth Social, CSG's most popular annual event, is returning to Eastern Market this October! Join us for a celebration of the smart growth movement and the incredible people who champion it.

Latest Happenings


Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Reform with no amendments (Support, DC)

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Statement by Coalition for Smarter Growth, Contact: Cheryl Cort, cheryl@smartergrowth.net We urge the DC Council to support with no amendments the emergency ERAP reform legislation (B25-0968) to avert a crisis driven by unprecedented levels of unpaid rent. Chair Mendelson’s bill would ensure that DC law establishes the right incentives to

Emergency Rental Assistance Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 – support

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by Enterprise Community Partners, Sept. 30, 2024 Joint Enterprise Letter Supporting Emergency ERAP Legislation as drafted - 30Sept2024Download

Testimony: West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (Prince George’s, Support)

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Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in support of the Staff Draft West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) (CR-002-2022). This plan will shape growth and change in this area to enhance housing choices, improve walk and bicycle access, and better connect the community to two Metrorail stations. This plan would provide increased access to jobs, services and homes, in a way that minimizes automobile trips and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This plan is comprehensive and extensive. We will only be able highlight a few of the important recommendations.
Join us for Smart Growth Social, our annual party at Eastern Market!

Join us for Smart Growth Social, our annual party at Eastern Market!

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Join us for Smart Growth Social this fall at Eastern Market! Hear from Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González about her work on safe streets and affordable housing. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow urbanists – together, we’re building a movement for a sustainable, inclusive region.

Get ready for attainable housing listening sessions!

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The County Council and Montgomery Planning have announced dates for six upcoming attainable housing listening sessions. Make your voice heard in support of more housing options for Montgomery County—register today to attend an attainable housing listening session!