Posts tagged Csg
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Events roundup: School’s out (almost)
Thanks to everyone who came to our resurrected happy hour Wednesday night! Still hungry for more conversation? Over the next 2 weeks, you can learn about pedestrian safety in Montgomery County and DC, talk about the future of Prince George’s and Tysons Corner, and hear about the intersection of food and smart growth. Take it outside in MoCo: Tomorrow, join the Action Committee… Keep reading…
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What’s our vision for a next generation of transit?
Fifty years ago, visionary leaders conceived, planned, and built Metro, radically reshaping the Washington DC region. Today Metrorail is a national example of how a well-planned transit system can help fuel economic growth by revitalizing communities and helping hundreds of thousands of people get where they’re going each day. But where’s the plan for the next generation? Keep reading…
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Montgomery scales back dedicated lanes on BRT
On the heels of a report suggesting Montgomery County’s Bus Rapid Transit plans are too ambitious, county planners are recommending reducing the number of lines and using dedicated bus lanes across a smaller portion of the system. They presented these recommendations last night at a forum hosted by the Coalition for Smarter Growth, “The Next Generation of Transit,”… Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Parking! Walking! Bicycling! Controversy!
Whether you care about parking, bicycling, walking, or all three, in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, there are some important events coming up, from a parking meeting tonight in Georgetown to a forum on upcounty Montgomery pedestrian safety to a bike rally in Richmond. Talk parking in Georgetown: Tonight (Wednesday, January 16) is a Georgetown community meeting about parking. Keep reading…
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Support the Coalition for Smarter Growth
The holiday season is upon us, including the season of giving to charitable organizations. I hope you will support the Coalition for Smarter Growth, the most influential smart growth group in the Washington region. Their work is critical to creating, maintaining, and improving vibrant, walkable, and transit-rich neighborhoods throughout the Washington region. That’s… Keep reading…
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DC public land must yield affordable housing, says report
The District controls a significant amount of land, much of it in desirable locations, ripe for development. The DC government needs to put this land to its maximum use, and to ensure that there are affordable housing opportunities incorporated into these developments, says a new report from the Coalition for Smarter Growth. After the 1968 riots, commercial corridors were… Keep reading…
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Urban hot spots by the Flickr pool and a CSG job opening
The Coalition for Smarter Growth is, well, growing! CSG is hiring a project manager to head up our new Next Generation of Transit campaign. Do you have a passion for advocacy, writing and making a difference in the Washington DC region? If so, consider applying to join our team. As CSG’s newest staff member, I can vouch first-hand that the Coalition for Smarter Growth is a… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: You’re out
Nats want taxpayer bonanza for playoffs; No to highway; Gray backs car barn site; Maryland mopeds; Give tax breaks a break; Dining al fresco; Grid it; Want to go to Rail~Volution?. Keep reading…
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In the real world: Montgomery BRT, Flower Theatre, Lion Ride, Northeast rail, McMillan sand, and activism training
Not so much happens in August around here, but a few great things do. Upcoming events include an exciting panel about Montgomery’s BRT plan, Dan Reed’s charrette on Silver Spring’s Flower Theatre, activism training for Pro-DC, the first public meetings about a major study of the Northeast Corridor rail, and a tour of the McMillan site. Montgomery County,… Keep reading…
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Give the price of 3 gallons of gas to fuel CSG’s work
Earlier this year, 3 gallons of gas clocked in at $12.45 in Washington. With gas prices likely to stay high for a long time, residents of our region need better transportation options that don’t leave them dependent on cars. $12.45 in gas goes quickly in a car, but makes a big difference in helping the Coalition for Smarter Growth push for better transit choices and transit-oriented… Keep reading…