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Livable Communities Leadership Award & Blueprint Premiere

This spring, we'll awarding Metro's General Manager, Randy Clarke, with our 2024 Livable Communities Leadership Award! But wait, there's more! We'll also be premiering our Blueprint for a Better Region. Don't miss this exciting event! You'll want to be there for the unveiling of the first piece: a video designed to inspire.

Experience Water Bar, National Landing’s newest watering hole

Join CSG and National Landing BID for an evening of networking, drinks, and exploring this exciting new public space. The Water Park features exciting new food concepts, a stunning water sculpture, and beautiful placemaking. 

Latest Happenings


New group forms to push for Maryland transportation funding

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A new group has formed in Maryland to urge legislators to find new revenue options to fund transportation projects. The group -- Get Maryland Moving -- is comprised of various advocacy organizations, including Purple Line Now and the Red Line Now PAC in Baltimore, Coalition for Smarter Growth, and the

Chevy Chase Lake, Police Update, Smart Growth On Agenda Tuesday

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The Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board will discuss the controversial Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan, get a crime update from MCP Bethesda District commander Capt. Dave Falcinelli and a presentation from the Coalition for Smarter Growth when it meets Tuesday night. The advisory board is made up of residents
Next Generation of Transit: The Key to Montgomery's Green Future

Next Generation of Transit: The Key to Montgomery’s Green Future

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Geoff Anderson of Smart Growth America and Roger Berliner of the Montgomery County Council discussed transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and smart growth solutions to climate change. We also got the latest updates on Montgomery transit projects and strategized together about how we can mobilize to do our part and invest in transit.

Roger Berliner: Saving Purple Line requires governor’s involvement

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Without new money the Purple Line and the Corridor Cities Transitway may be put on hold, and one Montgomery County councilmember believes the governor needs to take a more active role so that doesn't happen. "I don't think the governor has gotten engaged as much as he needs to," said
Montgomery scales back dedicated lanes on BRT

Montgomery scales back dedicated lanes on BRT

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On the heels of a report suggesting Montgomery County's Bus Rapid Transit plans are too ambitious, county planners are recommending reducing the number of lines and using dedicated bus lanes across a smaller portion of the system. Photo by dan reed! on Flickr. They presented these recommendations last night at