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Support transit and inclusive housing options in the University Boulevard Corridor Plan

Support transit and inclusive housing options in the University Boulevard Corridor Plan

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The University Boulevard Corridor Plan envisions a community with safer streets, thriving local businesses, better public transit, and more housing choices to meet people’s needs at all ages and stages of life. Visit our landing page at smartergrowth.net/ubc to take action and learn more about the plan.

CSG in the News: Route 7 BRT planners welcome feedback at recent Culmore open house

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October 20, 2025 | Scott McCaffrey | FFXNow Among the open house attendees was Sonya Breehey, a Falls Church resident who was viewing proposals both as a prospective rider and as a staff member of the pro-transit group Coalition for Smarter Growth. “This is really important — BRT is really an opportunity,”
In memoriam: EYA founder Bob Youngentob dies at 64

In memoriam: EYA founder Bob Youngentob dies at 64

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CSG honored Youngentob with its Livable Communities Leadership Award in 2018. Youngentob was EYA executive chairman and helped shape some of Greater Washington's best known communities, including Reservoir District and Riggs Park Place in D.C.
PGC CM Wanika Fisher speaks at Trolley Trail tour 10/18/25

Rhode Island Av. Trolley Trail Tour

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October 18, 2025 Program RI Ave Trolley Trail Tour - 10_18_25Download
VDOT map of 495 Southside study area

Press Release: Transportation Planning Board Votes to Remove Southside Express Lanes Project from Regional Plan

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During a meeting at the Transportation Planning Board today, leaders from DC, Maryland, and Virginia voted to exclude the controversial Southside Express Lanes project from the regional plan Visualize 2050.