Known nationally as an innovator in smart growth and environmental protection, Maryland has many opportunities for improved transportation, land use and equitable development policies.
In Maryland, the Coalition for Smarter Growth focuses on Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. We advocate for transit-oriented neighborhoods where people can walk, bicycle and take transit between home, work and play, the new transit investments to support these communities, and affordable housing linked to transit.
Latest Happenings
Montgomery Rapid Transit System Takes Major Step Forward with Planning Board Approval
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 12, 2013 CONTACT: Alex Posorske, (202) 675-0016 ext. 126 Montgomery Rapid Transit System Takes Major Step Forward with Planning Board Approval A new county-wide rapid transit system in Montgomery County took a major step forward yesterday when the Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously approved a master plan for
Elrich Thinks Parts Of BRT Will Get Built In Next 4 Years
The Montgomery County Councilmember who is credited with first proposing a Bus Rapid Transit network for the county is optimistic parts of a BRT system will start being built in the next four years. Councilmember March Elrich (D-At large) also said he thinks ridership projections in the Master Plan for
Prince George’s tries to make TOD easier
Prince George's County wants to encourage growth in the right places by speeding up the approval process for transit-oriented development. The county council unanimously passed a bill last week that just might do it. Developers have often said they don't want to do business in Prince George's because of its lengthy and
Wheaton seeking development proposals
Two days before the release of a request for developer’s ideas for Wheaton, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett joined County Council President Nancy Navarro and others Saturday for a tour of the area where redevelopment has long been discussed. “This is Wheaton’s time, and we’re going to do it, and
Prince George’s Council approves plan to speed development around transit stations
The Prince George’s County Council on Tuesday took a major step to simplify and speed up development approval at transit stations, unanimously passing a bill that officials hope will spark new growth and create jobs. The measure, crafted by Council members Mel Franklin (D-Upper Marlboro) and Eric Olson (D-College Park),
