Sustainable Communities Working Group

>About the group (.pdf)

To join SCWG or learn more, e-mail WG Vice President Carolynn Mambu.
From WG Daily:


Promoting action around the issues of sustainable development, community development, regionalism, and "smart growth" (i.e. better-planned, less-costly, and more environmentally sensitive growth), and encouraging the consideration of the region-wide impact of sprawl on social outcomes.

Chair: Mardell Moffett, Cafritz Foundation
Vice Chair: Wilt Corkern, Accokeek Foundation/Corina Higginson Trust


The Anacostia Watershed - Among the issues studied and supported by SCWG funders are those related to water, land use and environmental justice in the Greater Washington region.
(photo: Anacostia Waterfront Corporation)