Latest Happenings
Testimony: Support CB-86 & CB-87-2022
Prince George's County Council bills would create a Housing Board to implement the 10-year housing strategy, and support affordable housing tax relief in Right of First Refusal purchases. CSG-testimony-re-support-for-CB-86-87-2022-Hsg-Bd-ROFR-PILOTDownload
TAKE ACTION: Stop the council from dismantling the public’s new smart growth zoning code
Tell the Prince George's County Council to vote no on rushed, drastic changes to our new zoning code.
EVENT: Affordability As We Grow in Prince George’s
Thank you to everyone who joined RISE Prince George’s and CSG on 10/8/2022 for our September meeting. We discussed progress and prospects for Prince George's affordable housing efforts as transit-oriented development takes root.
All About Thrive #5: Thrive, more housing options, and safe streets are all popular
Recent Data for Progress polls about Thrive 2050, constructing new homes, and redesigning roads for safety over speed showed majority support for all three.
TESTIMONY re: Bill 22-22E – Landlord-Tenant Relations – Limitations on Rent Increases (Support)
The Coalition for Smarter Growth supports Bill 22-22E, which would limit rent increases to 4.4 percent for six months, and strongly urges you to develop and implement a long-term policy that protects tenants without hindering the construction of new housing. We also associate ourselves with the testimony of the Montgomery Housing Alliance, of which we are a member.
