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We advocate for livable, walkable, transit-oriented communities in the DC region. Walkable = good, sprawl = bad. smartergrowth.net

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27.02.2026 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Join CSG and partners at the upcoming DC mayoral and at-large councilmember candidate forum and happy hour focused on the future of transportation in the District!
 
DC Candidate Forum and Happy Hour 
Sunday, March 1, 2026 
2 PM -  4 PM

Join CSG and partners at the upcoming DC mayoral and at-large councilmember candidate forum and happy hour focused on the future of transportation in the District! DC Candidate Forum and Happy Hour Sunday, March 1, 2026 2 PM - 4 PM

Join CSG and partners this Sunday at the DC mayoral and at-large councilmember candidate forum and happy hour focused on the future of transportation in the District!

DC Candidate Forum and Happy Hour
Sunday, March 1, 2026
2 PM - 4 PM

Learn more and RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-candida...

27.02.2026 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now let's go win more transportation and housing options for Maryland residents!

26.02.2026 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hope to see you tonight at our Silver Spring happy hour!

25.02.2026 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If your city doesn't build enough homes for all stages of life, you eventually lose people to other places.

24.02.2026 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Starter and Silver Homes Act gives Maryland the chance to make choices about where we build and what we build, and provide more opportunities for more of us to stay in our communities.

Listen to @cmkisicki.bsky.social's powerful testimony in support of SB 36, the Starter and Silver Homes Act.

24.02.2026 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฎ REMINDER: Tonight is our Taco 'bout Housing night in Ballston ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฎ

Join us at the Ballston location of Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita for delicious food and good conversations with advocates tackling the housing shortage in NoVA.

Today, Tues. Feb. 24 at 6:30 pm

3811 Fairfax Dr Ste 175
Arlington, VA

24.02.2026 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Wooden fence with a sign posted on it on the right, signaled intersection in the distance

Wooden fence with a sign posted on it on the right, signaled intersection in the distance

In this picture you can see both a "parking funeral" sign (on the fence on the right) and an intersection where a pedestrian was killed in a hit and run

20.02.2026 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Much Ado About Parking Surprise!! We know we said we werenโ€™t publishing our next issue until March 6, but the best laid plans of mice and newsletter authors often go awry. By this we mean that sometimes we have something to...

The safety of people traveling along Braddock must be prioritized over parking.

alxtra.ghost.io/much-ado-abo...

23.02.2026 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Keeping Our Promise To Veterans Includes Funding Transit - OtherWords For many veterans, the question of how to get to a doctorโ€™s appointment, job interview, or classroom determines whether civilian life is stable or precarious.

NEW: For millions of veterans, how to get to a doctor or a job is a pressing daily question. Reliable trains and buses are a crucial answer.

Donโ€™t just thank veterans. Fund the public transit they rely on. @stewartcsg.bsky.social of @betterdcregion.bsky.social:

23.02.2026 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Speak up for a more walkable, bikeable Braddock Road! - Coalition For Smarter Growth Alexandria wants to make Braddock Road safer for people walking and biking, including children walking and biking to school, and people connecting to Metro, area trails, retail and services. Please co...

Letโ€™s help the city make Braddock Road safer for people walking and biking, including children walking and biking to school, and people connecting to Metro, area trails, retail, and services.

Learn more: www.smartergrowth.net/take-action/...

23.02.2026 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Support Safety and Connectivity for Braddock Road Alexandria is proposing critical upgrades to Braddock Road that will make it safer for people walking and biking, and offer better connections to Metro, area trails and schools. Please consider speaki...

1. Send an email to the TPB in support of the project by noon today (link below).

2. Speak up at the TPB hearing in support of the project:

Virtual - Attend the public hearing via Zoom and speak during the public comment period;

In-Person - Sign up to speak during the public comment period.

23.02.2026 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Speak up for a more walkable, bikeable Braddock Road! - Coalition For Smarter Growth Alexandria wants to make Braddock Road safer for people walking and biking, including children walking and biking to school, and people connecting to Metro, area trails, retail and services. Please co...

๐ŸšจTODAY! Speak up for a safer Braddock Road in Alexandria.
The cityโ€™s Traffic and Parking Board (TPB) will hold a public hearing and vote on the recommended design TONIGHT (February 23).

Here's how you can help support this important project โฌ‡๏ธ โฌ‡๏ธ โฌ‡๏ธ

www.smartergrowth.net/take-action/...

23.02.2026 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CSG IS PLUNGING FOR THE CLIMATE! This February, we're doing the CCAN Polar Bear Plunge* to raise funds for climate advocacy! Your donation will be split 50/50 between these two great organizations: Chesapeake Climate Action Ne...

Water blasters? Check! โœ…
Water balloons? Check! โœ…
Wind turbine sprinkler? Check! โœ…
Icy cold buckets? Check! โœ…

Whether youโ€™re able to give $5, $25, $100, every bit makes a difference: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/mjS...

Proceeds will be split 50/50 between CCAN and CSG.

19.02.2026 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This year, there's a twist!

Due to a recent sewer pipe collapse, the Potomac River is unsafe for general use.

Just as the climate crisis demands creative thinking, @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social has developed innovative and healthy solutions for the Plunge at National Harbour this weekend:

19.02.2026 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Team Smarter Growth is excited to take the Polar Bear Plunge in support of climate action!

Team Smarter Growth is excited to take the Polar Bear Plunge in support of climate action!

T-minus two days till team Smarter Growth takes the Polar Bear Plunge in support of climate action with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social

Help us reach our fundraising goal: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/mjS...

Proceeds will be split 50/50 between CCAN and CSG.

19.02.2026 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Accessory Living Units (ALU) Zoning Ordinance Amendment Survey - PublicInput The County is considering updating the zoning standards for accessory living units (ALUs). Read below to learn about ALUs then provide your thoughts by responding to a few questions. Additional inform...

Fill out the survey to support ALUs: engage.fairfaxcounty.gov/zoning-alus

18.02.2026 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ALUs, Fairfax's version of accessory dwellings or "granny flats," are one of the most affordable forms of housing. These kinds of homes offer a more attainable housing option for seniors, young adults, and single households - plus a potential income stream for homeowners.

18.02.2026 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thinking about a cottage for you or grandma? Help revise Fairfax's ALU requirements! - Coalition For Smarter Growth Donโ€™t miss your opportunity to weigh in on the update to Fairfaxโ€™s accessory living unit (ALU) regulations byย Sat. Feb. 28!

Feeling priced out of Fairfax? Weigh in on the update to Fairfax County's Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations by Sat. Feb. 28.

Learn more: www.smartergrowth.net/take-action/...

18.02.2026 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image: Montgomery for All happy hour in January. Photo credit: Brandi Panbach.

Image: Montgomery for All happy hour in January. Photo credit: Brandi Panbach.

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy hour alert ๐ŸŽ‰

RSVP now for @montgomery4all.bsky.social's happy hour at Commas Food Hall in Silver Spring! Grab an appetizer on us and catch up with your fellow housing advocates.

Wed., Feb 25, 2026
@ 5:30pm
Commas Food Hall, Silver Spring

RSVP today: secure.everyaction.com/RfWXelggZUCa...

18.02.2026 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our star team โœจ @betterdcregion.bsky.social โœจ is in Annapolis today advocating at the MD General Assembly for more housing options and improved transit for Marylanders.

Stay tuned for our legislative updates: secure.everyaction.com/DaJnpL9qvUWr...

17.02.2026 19:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšŒ Do you ride Metrorail, Metrobus, or MetroAccess? ๐Ÿš‡

WMATA Ridersโ€™ Advisory Council wants your feedback! Share your thoughts and contribute to the 2026 report to the WMATA Board of Directors.

Here is a link to this yearโ€™s form:

In English: bit.ly/RAC26_en
In Spanish: bit.ly/RAC26_es

13.02.2026 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is an opportunity to learn about the work being done by your neighbors to increase access to housing and easy ways for you to get in on the action (and ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒฎ).

Please note this location is within walking distance of the Ballston and VA Square Metro stations, with bus and bike access.

12.02.2026 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are teaming up with the YIMBYs of NOVA to host our first Taco 'bout Housing night!

Join us for delicious food and good conversations with advocates working to tackle the housing shortage in NoVA.

Tues. Feb. 24 at 6:30pm

Register Here: secure.everyaction.com/V_8p41NAOUKq...

12.02.2026 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Fill up the scorecard to win prizes, measure impact, celebrate participation, and make next year even better:

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

12.02.2026 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿš‡ TranspoBINGO final stop! ๐Ÿš‡

As the game wraps up, two important next steps:

1๏ธโƒฃ Fill Out Your TranspoBINGO Scorecard (link โฌ‡๏ธ)

2๏ธโƒฃ Join Active Transit Social ๐ŸŽ‰

TODAY! Thu., Feb 12 | 6 pm
Atlas Brew Works โ€“ Bridge District

Thank you for showing up for public and active transportation!

12.02.2026 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RISE Prince Georgeโ€™s Largo happy hour was a great time to connect with new & old friends. Talked about how we can spur quality transit-oriented development from local plans to state action.

12.02.2026 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See you in Largo today!

Join us to catch up on happenings in Prince George's and how we can work together in 2026.

RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/LcLhykSnzU--...

11.02.2026 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Full house tonight for @actfortransit.bsky.social! Weโ€™re getting a policy update + call to action from @mlarkin85.bsky.social, whose leadership, passion + policy expertise we are also lucky to have on the steering committee of @montgomery4all.bsky.social ๐Ÿ˜Š

11.02.2026 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Reminder: RISE Prince Georgeโ€™s Winter Happy Hour is TOMORROW!

Stop by for the fun of seeing some friendly faces and have a drink and appetizer on us!

Weโ€™ve got lots to discuss with exciting opportunities coming up.

RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/LcLhykSnzU--...

10.02.2026 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1