It takes grassroots civic engagement to win approval of car-free streets for Halloween, just as it takes all of our involvement to shape a safer, more people-oriented, and sustainable future for our communities. Check out these opportunities!

RE: Support for DC Council bill: B26-0801 - Chevy Chase Civic Site Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2026 Steps to testifying: Sign up to testify – virtually or in person. Hearing dates: Dec. 3, 11 a.m., Facilities Committee, Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, chair. Sign up deadline: Dec. 1,

Oct. 29, 2026Fairfax County Planning Commission12000 Government Center PkwyFairfax, VA 22035 Good evening, Fairfax County Planning Commissioners. My name is Becca Dedert, and I serve as the Virginia Housing Advocacy Specialist with the Coalition for Smarter Growth. CSG advocates for walkable, transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable way for our

BOO! It’s almost scary how much there is to do in Montgomery County this fall! 🎃👻

On October 24, 2026 we explored the future Central Ave. Connector Trail (CACT) on the east end of the alignment. CACT is the planned trail parallel to Central Avenue (MD 214) from the DC border to Downtown Largo, connecting four Blue/Silver Line Metrorail Stations, residences, parks, schools, and businesses. After