Coalition for Smarter Growth
@betterDCregion
We advocate for livable, walkable, transit-oriented communities in the DC region. Walkable = good, sprawl = bad. For email updates: https://t.co/mjBjNU3KYK
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http://www.smartergrowth.net/ 10-07-2009 21:01:01
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Join our holiday party on 12/19 at Creative Suitland. Hosted by CSG, ATU Local 689, WABA, Creative Suitland Arts Center, RISE PGC, Capital Trails Coalition.
Quite the contrast today: the Randy Clarke is forced to release a 'doomsday' Metro budget with massive service cuts b/c we are still waiting for a commitment to close @wmata budget gap but officials jump through hoops to promise subsidies for sports teams.
๐จ Just released: 15 regional orgs including Coalition for Smarter Growth are calling for action to prevent devastating cuts to Metro service.
Read more here: ๐ smartergrowth.net/news-parent/prโฆ
Join our holiday party on 12/19 at Creative Suitland. Hosted by CSG, ATU Local 689, WABA, Creative Suitland Arts Center, RISE PGC, Capital Trails Coalition.
I am an environmentalist & while I appreciate Rodโs commitment to the environment, he fails to recognize the benefits of smart growth - compact, walkable, transit-oriented development reduces driving & emissions, saves land, & adds modern stormwater controls AlexandriaVAGov
Eager to see MD-410 by Hyattsville Crossing Metro at the top of the list for MDTransportationDept's Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. So much work to be done!
For example, people shouldn't have to wait for the bus on the shoulder of a hwy โ *especially* in an urban area near a Metro station.
The quote from Stewart Schwartz ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ฆ hits the nail on the head: โWe have a great high capacity VRE rail line running parallel to the Potomac... VRE is transforming to a seven day a week service and planning all-day service. This is a far better investment than the ferry.โ
A recipe for more sprawl in Virginia: @vdot proposed changes to #SmartScale transportation project prioritization would favor exurban highway expansion & speculative greenfield development over efficient land use (smart growth), transit, and walkable communities.
McDot I want to thank Councilmember Andrew Friedson Councilmember Kristin Mink for their partnership on introducing this legislation.
I also appreciate the entire council for co-sponsoring this measure.
Special thanks to Greater Greater Washington Coalition for Smarter Growth MHP and Neighborhoods of EYA for their additional support. 10/10
This #GivingTuesday , support CSG in our fight for more sustainable, liveable communities! ๐๐ก๐ถ
We've accomplished so much this year but we need YOUR help to keep it going. Will you support our work for more housing, safer streets, and frequent transit?
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REPRO Rising Virginia Mamatoto Village EmpowerEd 4) And Coalition for Smarter Growth, who advocate and organize at the intersections of transportation, land use, housing, equity, and climate in the DC metro area.
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For the first time in human history the majority of people live in cities. Smart urbanism is essential to humanity's future.
Solarpunk VC has made a $1k micro grant to the Coalition for Smarter Growth Coalition for Smarter Growth, to support smart & long term urban planning in the DC region.
Kudos to David Zipper and City of Edmonton for tonightโs NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt story focusing on the need for safer road designs. David recently spoke to our Coalition for Smarter Growth supporters & is helping all of us fight for safer streets, better transit, and sustainable communities.