Prince George’s County

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With 15 Metro stations, 8 MARC commuter rail station, parks, rivers, and farmland, and its older urban communities adjacent to the job center of DC, Prince George’s is a place of great potential.

We work with public officials and community leaders to support economic development through well-designed, mixed-use, transit-oriented development, which will build the county’s tax and employment base, and provide increased retail and housing choices

Our Work in Prince George’s

Rise Prince George’s 

Rise Prince George’s is an emerging group of county residents and allies advocating for policies and practices that build a shared, sustainable prosperity by creating safe, walkable, inclusive and transit-oriented communities. Learn more >>>

Zoning Code Rewrite

Prince George’s County has been working for six years to rewrite and implement its outdated zoning code. The zoning regulations were adopted by the County Council in 2018, but implementation through the Countywide Zoning Map amendment required another two years. The zoning rewrite offers an updated modern zoning and subdivision regulations. The revised regulations could help the county better link jobs, transit, new development and existing neighborhoods to create more livable, walkable, transit-oriented communities. Learn more >>>

Past Campaigns

  • Regional Medical Center: Our two-year campaign demonstrating the accessibility and health benefits of a transit station location paid off in 2013 when the county selected a walkable site next to the Largo Town Center Metro. As of summer 2015, the project is processing though needed approvals, including a certificate of need from the state of Maryland, before further plans move ahead.
  • Plan Prince George’s 2034: Plan Prince George’s 2035, the proposed 20 year general plan for Prince George’s County, could get the county on the right track if we can translate the sound planning ideas and good intentions into reality. We commend the planning board for the bold draft Plan Prince George’s 2035. But we worry that still permitting large-scale “suburban centers” on undeveloped land will jeopardize our county’s long-term sustainability, lead to worse traffic, and take away needed funds for investing in our existing neighborhoods and at Metro stations.
Largo Metro Station pylon

CSG comments on Prince George’s Climate Action Plan (Commission draft)

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Support the Countywide Map Amendment (aka “CMA”), while preventing displacement

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The CMA is critical to building quality, walk- and bike-friendly communities and vibrant, transit-oriented downtowns. That’s why CSG is urging the Council to implement this once-in-a-generation zoning rewrite. We’re close to the end of a process that began in 2014 – putting in place modern zoning regulations to replace 50
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CSG Testimony: Support for Prince George’s Countywide Map Amendment with recommendation to address risk of displacement in multifamily zones in Transit Centers

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Take Action: Support a stronger Climate Action Plan in Prince George’s County

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Given the urgency of the recent U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, we know we don't have time to neglect key solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Fortunately, you can help Prince George's County adopt smart growth climate solutions that are a win-win for people, the economy, and the
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Better Buses for Prince George's

Better Buses for Prince George’s

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The Bus 028 photo courtesy of Prince George's Department of Public Works and Transportation On July 20, 2021, local and regional bus experts, along with stakeholders discussed where we are and where we want to be with Prince George's bus service. View the event recording on YouTube. Speaker presentations: Anthony
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