If you live, work, or visit Northern Virginia, please take a moment to speak up for better transit, walking and biking, and more homes near transit and destinations. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) wants your input by August 9 for its next regional plan.

July 15, 2026, 6:30-8 pm event via Zoom, co-sponsored by CSG and Ward3Vision Pictured from left to right: Lisa Wise, Randy Hutcheson, Peter Park, Ellen McCarthy This online event explored how a design-based approach to zoning can be used to increase housing opportunities and support the graceful evolution of neighborhoods

Fairfax County's current rules are far too restrictive to be effective – this is a chance to revise these standards and make ALUs a real tool to help address our housing shortage.

With the heat index exceeding triple digits across the entire region, this week is a reminder of why our mission is so urgent.  This month offers many opportunities to advance smart growth in your community.

Although Montgomery County’s primary election is now behind us (find the most current results here!), the action is not slowing down in July. Crucial work on several master plans in the county continues apace.