We advocate for livable, walkable, transit-oriented communities in the DC region. Walkable = good, sprawl = bad. smartergrowth.net https://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mkirmbaeb22eMontgomery County voters will elect a new County Executive + 11 Council members in 2026. CSG and @montgomery4all.bsky.social asked candidates how they would tackle housing, zoning, transit, and community input. Read their responses: https://www.montgomery4all.org/2026-candidate-questionnaire27 Apr 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkirmbaeb22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mk77kvruck2kIt’s National Volunteer Week, and we need YOU! We are looking for volunteers to help with our Livable Communities Leadership Awards & Reception next month. Would you be able to help us? Learn more and sign up today: https://secure.everyaction.com/zvhj4Qp1106DeLQSfZn8Mw223 Apr 2026 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk77kvruck2khttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mk4aodxnrk2x🌎Happy Earth Day! Best way to celebrate? Take action in your community this week and beyond! Sign up for our updates for local opportunities to advance transit, housing, and safe streets for biking and walking: https://secure.everyaction.com/DaJnpL9qvUWrk_b4wNvrgg222 Apr 2026 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4aodxnrk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mjqbadtqgc2tHappy World Public Transport Day! Today, we celebrate transit networks that keep us going, from the DC Metro to our vital regional rail and bus agencies. With Metro celebrating its 50th anniversary this March, we asked our staff and friends what the system means to them.18 Apr 2026 01:15 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjqbadtqgc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mjnwjbnm722c🎉Big win for Marylanders! MD Transit & Housing Opportunity Act (HB894) is officially on its way to Governor Moore’s desk! The bill removes barriers to transit-oriented homes and businesses near Metro, Purple Line, MARC Penn Line, and Baltimore area light rail and subway stations.17 Apr 2026 02:58 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnwjbnm722chttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mjht3qzsvs2qJoin us TODAY at the Democratic Primary County Executive Candidate Transportation Forum! 7 PM Montgomery Planning Board Hearing Room 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD RSVP & submit questions: tinyurl.com/2ashpxkh With @actfortransit.bsky.social, MCCPTA, @montgomery4all.bsky.social, and @waba.org14 Apr 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjht3qzsvs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mjf5s4kutc2nMaryland Senators, vote YES on the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act (HB 437/SB 59) before midnight tonight! The TCA will lower costs, expand affordable travel, improve transit/safety/connectivity, and reduce pollution for Marylanders. Learn more: tmtcoalition.org/tca13 Apr 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf5s4kutc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mj3k64tqms2yDon’t miss your chance to save! Tomorrow is the final day to take advantage of early bird pricing for the 2026 Livable Communities Leadership Awards & Reception, our biggest event of the year. Buy your tickets today: https://secure.everyaction.com/CrDTzF2Zt0qnyhaABGSmTg2 May 13, 6 PM MLK Library09 Apr 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3k64tqms2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3miz4p7e7qs2cWe're excited for our joint happy hour in Friendship Heights tonight! Will you be able to join us? Let us know you'll be there: https://secure.everyaction.com/N1oOBgCapUe4vMoNj_Hm9Q2 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3miz4p7e7qs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3miwjhnwji22kJoin our friends and colleagues at the Commonwealth Housing Coalition's Postcard Party on Thu., April 23, to write thank-you notes to the Virginia legislators who championed pro-housing bills in the General Assembly! Pizza and materials provided. Drop in anytime! https://actionnetwork.org/events/postcard-party-to-thank-va-housing-champions?clear_id=true07 Apr 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwjhnwji22khttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3miu2iwvcv227Join us for a DC - MoCo happy hour on April 8 in Friendship Heights! We’ve got lots to talk about to build support for building more inclusive, affordable transit-oriented neighborhoods. RSVP: https://secure.everyaction.com/N1oOBgCapUe4vMoNj_Hm9Q206 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3miu2iwvcv227https://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mimncrhp422iBeginning on April 7, the Montgomery County Council will begin their deliberations on the FY 2027 budget, and funding for affordable housing programs has been proposed for significant cuts. Tangible shovel-ready projects are at risk of being derailed. Take action today: tinyurl.com/p5hxm8kj https://secure.everyaction.com/eRvmyBwxW0SlEWdToXjZug203 Apr 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimncrhp422ihttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mihl4i323k2cYou've heard of Montgomery County's Thrive 2050 General Plan... now, get ready for Suffer 2050. Today only!01 Apr 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihl4i323k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mihkwtqulc2cMetro almost got us today! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihkwtqulc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mifmyuw56k2gFivesquares Development’s Andy Altman and Ron Kaplan are recognized for visionary, community-focused development that creates vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods. They are building great places for people to live, and we are honoring their work on May 13th.01 Apr 2026 02:21 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mifmyuw56k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mhyaytrhz22yCalling all Metro enthusiasts! Join us tomorrow, Friday, March 27, at @metrobardc.bsky.social to celebrate @wmata.com's unofficial 50th Anniversary. Event Details: 5 PM - 11 PM @ metrobar 640 Rhode Island Ave NE RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrobars-unofficial-50th-anniversary-party-for-the-metro-tickets-1984844548475) We look forward to seeing you there!26 Mar 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhyaytrhz22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mhxs23omjk24(🧵⬇️) On this 50th Anniversary of Metro, let’s celebrate how it has helped make the DC region the vibrant, interconnected place it is today.26 Mar 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxs23omjk24https://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mhvpugqgrc2cHappy birthday, Metro! To celebrate the system that’s been connecting DC since 1976, we are co-hosting something special… 🎉It’s a PARTY🎉 Join us this Friday at @metrobardc.bsky.social for the unofficial 50th Anniversary party for the Metro! Friday, March 27 5 PM - 11 PM metrobar DC ⬇️⬇️⬇️25 Mar 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvpugqgrc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mhssrbtrys2aA major affordable housing and arts project in Ward 4 is at a critical moment. After years in limbo, Dance Loft on 14 could move forward, but only if ANC 4E approves modifications TODAY. Learn more: https://www.smartergrowth.net/district-of-columbia/press-release-dance-loft-on-14/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Mar 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhssrbtrys2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mhqoffq4q22oAfter three years of financial limbo caused by DC’s affordable housing funding crisis, Dance Loft on 14’s exciting mixed-use development in Ward 4 finally has a path forward. But it needs ANC 4E’s support. It all comes down to a vote tomorrow, March 24. https://www.smartergrowth.net/district-of-columbia/guest-blog-dance-loft-on-14/23 Mar 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqoffq4q22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/betterdcregion.bsky.social/post/3mhqlqy6puk2pBike lanes save lives. CSG joined partner @waba.org's protest ride this morning to save the 15th St bike lanes. Sign WABA's petition here: https://waba.org/action-page/petition-save-the-15th-street-protected-bike-lane/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Mar 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:7u5o4u2gydvpgouscdfet57p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqlqy6puk2p