Cheryl Cort
@cherylcort.bsky.social
Likes urbanism, walkability, buses, trains, bikes, safer streets, homes for all, racial justice, environment, stopping sprawl, keeping rural rural. Policy Director, Coalition Smarter Growth, DC-MD-VA, @betterDCregion. Longtime DC (Ward 1) resident. Terp.
What Luxury Housing Does To Homelessness
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November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
That's awkward: Prince George's Planning Board lacks quorum b/c Braveboy administration forced out board members. Canceled meetings means scheduled reviews and votes on development projects are delayed until new board members are sworn in.
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
That's awkward: Prince George's Planning Board lacks quorum b/c Braveboy administration forced out board members. Canceled meetings means scheduled reviews and votes on development projects are delayed until new board members are sworn in.
Show up for better buses in Columbia Hts!
Tonight! Join DDOT to learn more about the Bus Priority Program and the Columbia Heights Crosstown Bus Priority Project and give feedback.
📍 Mt. Pleasant Library
⏰ Drop by any time between 5:30 and 7:30 pm
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📍 Mt. Pleasant Library
⏰ Drop by any time between 5:30 and 7:30 pm
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Bus Priority Projects
The Bus Priority Program aims to improve bus speeds and reliability for riders across the District, whether on Metrobus, DC Circulator, or commuter buses.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Show up for better buses in Columbia Hts!
So proud to work with Kyle Reeder who brings together the community, funders, small businesses, builders, faith leaders & elected officials to create a better Blue Line Corridor. We are excited to be a part of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition which launched today.
October 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
So proud to work with Kyle Reeder who brings together the community, funders, small businesses, builders, faith leaders & elected officials to create a better Blue Line Corridor. We are excited to be a part of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition which launched today.
Funny sight from the bus on U St NW.
October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Funny sight from the bus on U St NW.
Come to the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition (BLCC) launch 10/29 9-11 am! It's a alliance uniting public-private partners to drive community-led transformation across the Blue Line Corridor, for a stronger, more connected Prince George’s County. RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blcc-l...
October 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Come to the launch of the Blue Line Corridor Coalition (BLCC) launch 10/29 9-11 am! It's a alliance uniting public-private partners to drive community-led transformation across the Blue Line Corridor, for a stronger, more connected Prince George’s County. RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blcc-l...
We had an inspiring tour of Rhode Island Trolley Trail in Hyattsville. Thx to PGC CM Wanika Fisher and CM Adams-Stafford for joining us. Also all the local businesses, MDOT and local officials. Rt 1 trail extension and road redesign works! Hoping for more!
October 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We had an inspiring tour of Rhode Island Trolley Trail in Hyattsville. Thx to PGC CM Wanika Fisher and CM Adams-Stafford for joining us. Also all the local businesses, MDOT and local officials. Rt 1 trail extension and road redesign works! Hoping for more!
Hoping PGC advances Central Av/Blue Line Sector Plan rezoning around Cap Hts, Addison Rd & Morgan Blvd Metros, & along Central Ave. Fosters TOD, & walkable, connected communities. Draft Blue Line plan hearing date not reset. We'll need to urge support & not backtrack like West Hyattsville Plan.
October 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hoping PGC advances Central Av/Blue Line Sector Plan rezoning around Cap Hts, Addison Rd & Morgan Blvd Metros, & along Central Ave. Fosters TOD, & walkable, connected communities. Draft Blue Line plan hearing date not reset. We'll need to urge support & not backtrack like West Hyattsville Plan.
Wrong direction for PGC by new admin: proposing "Flagship" zone to remove much review. Intended for NW Stadium, Morgan Metro & 6 flags but includes far flung & large ag sites. Curiously, 10/1 staff report map shows ag land sites (pictured), but didn't @ 10/16 hearing. Flagship zone fuels sprawl.
October 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Wrong direction for PGC by new admin: proposing "Flagship" zone to remove much review. Intended for NW Stadium, Morgan Metro & 6 flags but includes far flung & large ag sites. Curiously, 10/1 staff report map shows ag land sites (pictured), but didn't @ 10/16 hearing. Flagship zone fuels sprawl.
So glad to join our friends with WABA in celebrating the good work of Ward 5 Council Member Zachary Parker.
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
So glad to join our friends with WABA in celebrating the good work of Ward 5 Council Member Zachary Parker.
This Saturday, 10 am: Explore with us how the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail & Rt 1 redesign is helping to build a stronger, more vibrant community. See how the trail helps support local businesses, strengthens community bonds, and improves accessibility.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This Saturday, 10 am: Explore with us how the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail & Rt 1 redesign is helping to build a stronger, more vibrant community. See how the trail helps support local businesses, strengthens community bonds, and improves accessibility.
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Smart Growth Social returns October 30 at Eastern Market for a night of learning and connection with a Halloween twist. This is CSG’s big fall event! Join me.
RSVP here: bit.ly/3KmgWk6
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October 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Smart Growth Social returns October 30 at Eastern Market for a night of learning and connection with a Halloween twist. This is CSG’s big fall event! Join me.
RSVP here: bit.ly/3KmgWk6
RSVP here: bit.ly/3KmgWk6
Our Ward 3 for everyone happy hour was a lovely meet-up with likeminded folks. We’ve got a lot to champion- Wisconsin & Conn Aves rezoning, a new Comp Plan in the works. Grateful for partners working together.
October 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Our Ward 3 for everyone happy hour was a lovely meet-up with likeminded folks. We’ve got a lot to champion- Wisconsin & Conn Aves rezoning, a new Comp Plan in the works. Grateful for partners working together.
Join me! Lots to talk about. Get ready to testify for most homes in Ward 3’
Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Surfside (at the outside bar) Tenleytown
RSVP
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Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Surfside (at the outside bar) Tenleytown
RSVP
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Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour
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October 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Join me! Lots to talk about. Get ready to testify for most homes in Ward 3’
Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Surfside (at the outside bar) Tenleytown
RSVP
secure.everyaction.com/aNzDsMF0-0es...
Ward 3 Smart Growth & Affordable Housing Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Surfside (at the outside bar) Tenleytown
RSVP
secure.everyaction.com/aNzDsMF0-0es...
Excited about plans for a vibrant, walkable place at Bowie State MARC station. Thx to BSU Pres Breaux, MDOT, District 23 Delegation (Sen Watson, Del Holmes, Taylor & Boafo), & D22 Del Williams. Also great showing by PGC’s Braveboy admin & CM Watson. We hosted a site tour w/ this great partnership.
October 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Excited about plans for a vibrant, walkable place at Bowie State MARC station. Thx to BSU Pres Breaux, MDOT, District 23 Delegation (Sen Watson, Del Holmes, Taylor & Boafo), & D22 Del Williams. Also great showing by PGC’s Braveboy admin & CM Watson. We hosted a site tour w/ this great partnership.
Just another day in DC.
September 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Just another day in DC.
Exciting start to my day as rode in early to go by Capitol reflecting pool to see a Red Phalarope! Alerted by colleague Carrie Kisicki (on right).
September 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Exciting start to my day as rode in early to go by Capitol reflecting pool to see a Red Phalarope! Alerted by colleague Carrie Kisicki (on right).
Reservoir District is a fascinating integration of old & new, public & private. Thx to Matt Bell (Perkins Eastman), Gilles Stucker (DMPED) & Jack Lester (EYA) for guiding our tour.
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Reservoir District is a fascinating integration of old & new, public & private. Thx to Matt Bell (Perkins Eastman), Gilles Stucker (DMPED) & Jack Lester (EYA) for guiding our tour.
What great images! Thanks for joining us!
Thanks to @cherylcort.bsky.social for organizing a great tour of the McMillan filtration site development this morning!
September 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
What great images! Thanks for joining us!
PGC rescinds missing middle housing next to West Hyattsville Metro. County was poised to break out of old zoning locking up lots of housing potential at 2 Metro stations. Pushing it back to a study with no timeline. It’s a loss for families want more affordable housing options near transit.
September 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
PGC rescinds missing middle housing next to West Hyattsville Metro. County was poised to break out of old zoning locking up lots of housing potential at 2 Metro stations. Pushing it back to a study with no timeline. It’s a loss for families want more affordable housing options near transit.
Great pavement repurposing! At H St NW and Penn. Everyone was sitting at the tables for lunch. Strikingly the park behind them was pretty much empty.
August 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Great pavement repurposing! At H St NW and Penn. Everyone was sitting at the tables for lunch. Strikingly the park behind them was pretty much empty.
Who loves an alley dwelling? We do! DC Zoning Commission is showing them more love too- but not quite enough! Let’s remove burdensome car parking requirements & a few other changes. Check back w/ us for our list of improvements. Hearing is 11/13. Smartergrowth.net
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August 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Who loves an alley dwelling? We do! DC Zoning Commission is showing them more love too- but not quite enough! Let’s remove burdensome car parking requirements & a few other changes. Check back w/ us for our list of improvements. Hearing is 11/13. Smartergrowth.net
app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/ViewCas...
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Good news: PGC launching a Missing Middle Housing study! It's time to open up better housing options around PGC's 15 Metro stations, Purple Line & MARC stations, inside the beltway and designated centers. Check out Planning's brown bag briefing 9/9.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Good news: PGC launching a Missing Middle Housing study! It's time to open up better housing options around PGC's 15 Metro stations, Purple Line & MARC stations, inside the beltway and designated centers. Check out Planning's brown bag briefing 9/9.
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Here’s a bit of good news: DDOT squared the SE corner of 14th & Euclid St NW. Slows turning vehicles. Makes everyone safer!
August 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Here’s a bit of good news: DDOT squared the SE corner of 14th & Euclid St NW. Slows turning vehicles. Makes everyone safer!