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Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour 

Join us for a meet up for collaborating and organizing

Smart Growth Social 2025

Smart Growth Social is our most popular event of the year.

Latest Happenings


CSG in the News: Key vote on I-495 Southside express lanes project postponed to 2026 or beyond

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October 15, 2025 | Scott McCaffrey | FFXNow Critics of the toll lanes, however, believe once they are in place, it would be difficult — or impossible — to retrofit the bridge for transit. Some of those critics lined up to make their case in advance of the TPB’s final discussion. Their
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.
Smarter growth blog: YIMBYTown takeaways

Smarter growth blog: YIMBYTown takeaways

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In September, land use champions from across the country gathered in New Haven for the annual YIMBYTown conference. CSG’s team attended to share our lessons-learned from the DC area while learning from others.
Help shape the future of Duke Street

Help shape the future of Duke Street

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There are two opportunities for you to speak up for a more vibrant, walkable, and inclusive Duke Street as the city updates its Duke Street Land Use Plan.

Walk the Rhode Island Trolley Trail with us

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Join us this Saturday to learn about the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail southern section.  Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail Walking TourSaturday, October 18, 202510 am-12 pm RSVP Meet at: Busboys & Poets, 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Join us for a walking tour to explore how the Rhode