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Press Release: CSG welcomes Governor Moore’s executive order to boost housing production in Maryland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2025 CONTACT:Carrie Kisicki, Montgomery Advocacy Directorcarrie@smartergrowth.net The Coalition for Smarter Growth commends the Moore-Miller administration for enacting the Housing Starts Here executive order, demonstrating Maryland's commitment to building the homes we need in a strategic, sustainable, and inclusive way. "The Moore-Miller administration recognizes that housing means
Smart Growth Social 2025: Coming together for our community
Celebrate community and smart growth at Smart Growth Social on Oct 30 at 6:30 pm, Eastern Market. Connect with activists, public servants, and urbanists and hear from Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins.
Maryland: Comments on Frederick draft Climate and Energy Action Plan
August 22, 2025Rayla BellisClimate and Energy ManagerDepartment of Climate and EnergyFrederick County, MD Jenny WilloughbySustainability ManagerCity of Frederick Re: Comments on Frederick draft Climate and Energy Action Plan Frederick County and City of Frederick officials and staff: On behalf of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, I am submitting the following
CSG in the News: Rally Against Widespread Tree Removal On W&OD Trail Planned In Vienna
August 28, 2025 | Emily Leayman| Patch The Rally for W&OD will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Vienna Town Green (144 Maple Avenue E), which the trail runs through. The rally seeks to stop tree cutting along the trail and get elected officials and
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