Posts tagged Csg
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Support a growing city and join Pro-DC
Want to see the District of Columbia become even better than it is? I’m pleased to announce Pro-DC, a group formed to organize residents to support positive change in DC’s zoning update and beyond. Pro-DC is a project of the Coalition for Smarter Growth and Greater Greater Washington. We believe in helping DC grow, thrive, and become more livable for everyone. I hope… Keep reading…
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White Flint shows how suburbs can support Smart Growth
Smart growth can work in suburban areas and even find enthusiastic support, when good design meets genuine community outreach. Evan Goldman of Federal Realty Investment Trust, the developer behind White Flint, talked about these themes as he received the 2012 Livable Communities Leadership Award from the Coalition for Smarter Growth last Wednesday. Below are Goldman’s… Keep reading…
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Support CSG and WABA this spring
Many nonprofits hold major fundraisers in the spring, and that includes the 2 advocacy groups whose work most closely aligns with the Greater Greater Washington community: the Coalition for Smarter Growth and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. Both have fundraisers coming up, so please consider attending or just making a donation. Keep reading…
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New perspectives by the Flickr pool and a CSG job opening
All good things must come to an end, and as such I am departing from the Coalition for Smarter Growth to pursue a master’s degree. Working as the Communications Manager for this incredible organization has been an educational, fun, and overall great experience. Do you want the same experience? Do you have a passion for advocacy, writing and making a difference in the Washington… Keep reading…
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Invest in livable communities this holiday season
If you read Greater Greater Washington, you care about strengthening walkable communities and expanding sustainable transportation options in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. You can make a big difference in these goals by supporting the Coalition for Smarter Growth. Greater Greater Wife and I have dedicated a significant amount of our annual charitable contributions to CSG,… Keep reading…
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Watch smart growth films and have a drink on CSG
Rail~Volution is almost here, and we hope you’re as excited as we are for this national transit conference. If you swear by Capital Bikeshare, are addicted to your NextBus app, or just plain love learning about sustainable communities, stop on by the Rail~Volution Filmfest on Monday the 17th. In between all the seminars and networking events, the Coalition for Smarter… Keep reading…
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On the calendar: GGW happy hour, CSG awards, and more
Mark your calendars for some upcoming events, including a Greater Greater Washington happy hour. Greater greater happy hour: Next Wednesday, April 27, we’re having a happy hour 6pm at Tynan in NoMa. Tynan is located at 1275 1st Street NE, near the New York Avenue Metro station. They’ve graciously offered us $2 off beer and wine. Be sure to come out and meet contributors,… Keep reading…
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Support CSG and WABA’s efforts this spring
It’s great to support smart growth, transit, bicycling and more in the parts of the region that already have walkable neighborhoods, good transit, and high rates of walking and biking, but it’s equally vital to work together with people in areas that don’t already enjoy these great advantages. Two great nonprofits are working to raise money to do just that. Keep reading…
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Work, intern, or volunteer at CSG, BAC, or NPS
Want to get more involved in urbanist issues? You could work or intern for the Coalition for Smarter Growth, be a National Park Transportation Scholar, or join the Bicycle Advisory Council. CSG is looking for a full-time Managing Director and a part-time Fundraising & Administrative Assistant as well as summer fellows. The Park Service is looking for a transportation professional… Keep reading…
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CSG’s 2011 State of the Washington Region
Last week, you heard from both President Obama and the Republican leadership about our nation’s challenges and opportunities. Today, we at the Coalition for Smarter Growth wanted to share with you the state of our communities and our region. 2010 was a great year for planning and creating the vibrant, walkable, bikeable and transit-oriented communities that are… Keep reading…