The Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading organization in the Washington DC region dedicated to making the case for smart growth. Our mission is to promote walkable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities, and the land use and transportation policies and investments needed to make those communities flourish.
Friends of White Flint advocates for the walkable, bikeable, sustainable, transit-friendly community we need. We educate the community about how smart growth design provides the lifestyles we want. We make sure that everyone in our community is up-to-date about the latest Pike District news. Building consensus and working together, residents, property owners, community groups, government officials, businesses, and homeowner associations can ensure the Pike District fulfills the promises of the White Flint Sector Plan.
Pike District Pedestrians is a grassroots collection of people who want to improve safety for pedestrians in the Pike District. We're supported by the staff of the Coalition for Smarter Growth and the team at Friends of White Flint.
As the Montgomery County Advocacy Manager for Coalition for Smarter Growth, Pete Tomao is excited to help bring better transit options to Maryland. A long-term resident of our region, Pete understands how important public transportation is to our economic future, particularly in Montgomery County.
Pete comes to the Coalition for Smarter Growth from the National Association of Letter Carriers, where he was a political and grassroots organizer. Prior to working for the NALC, he was an organizer on the Obama campaign in Las Vegas. He holds a BA in Political Science from American University, which is where he developed his love for the Washington region.
Amy Ginsburg is the Executive Director of Friends of White Flint. Amy, who has lived within two miles of White Flint for most of her life, possesses three decades of pragmatic experience in advocacy, nonprofit management, marketing, and fundraising. She previously served as the Executive Director of Neediest Kids, Executive Director of Manna Food Center, and Executive Director of the Low Vision Information Center. Amy has also been the Director of Development and Director of Marketing for a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. Amy is part of the Leadership Montgomery Class of 2010 and was formerly the President of her HOA. She graduated with a B.A. in Public Relations and Psychology from Syracuse University and an M.A. in Nonprofit Management from the University of Maryland University College.