Posts by Alex Baca — DC Policy Director
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Where should DC expand sidewalks?
This week, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city will expand sidewalks so that people can safely access essential businesses. Keep reading…
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See what the candidates for Ward 8 DC Council have to say about these urbanist issues
As part of GGWash’s endorsement process for the 2020 DC Council elections, we’re running responses to our questionnaire, which was answered by four candidates for the Ward 8 seat. Keep reading…
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See what at-large councilmember Robert White had to say on these urbanist issues
In February, we introduced the three candidates in the Democratic at-large race: Nathan Brown, Tyrone Carmichael, and incumbent Robert C. White, Jr. GGWash has previously endorsed White, who, while on the Council, has made education, affordable housing, workforce development, and aiding returning citizens his focus. Keep reading…
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See what the candidates for Ward 7 DC Council have to say about these important issues
In March, we introduced the candidates in the Ward 7 council race: incumbent councilmember and former mayor Vince Gray, and his challengers, ANC commissioners Kelvin Brown and Anthony Lorenzo Green, attorney Veda Rasheed, James Jennings, and Rebecca Morris. Keep reading…
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See what the candidates for Ward 4 DC Council have to say about these urbanist issues
What do Ward 4 DC Council candidates have to say about housing, pedestrian safety, and transit challenges facing the District? Read on. Keep reading…
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Making streets safer for people could also slow the spread of the coronavirus
In an ideal world, every individual would have the ability to stay home to protect themselves and their families from exposure to coronavirus. But this isn’t the case. There’s an even greater imperative for lots of space for people to walk, bike, and, if necessary, take transit, given the challenges posed by COVID-19. Keep reading…
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How do 2020 Ward 8 DC Council candidates measure up on issues of housing, development, and safety?
There are 10 candidates vying for the Ward 8 DC Council seat this year, during the Democratic primaries set for June 2. A dynamic Ward 8 primary could push all candidates to more clearly articulate their stances on housing, economic development, and transportation. Keep reading…
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Here’s how Greater Greater Washington will be writing about urbanism in the time of coronavirus
Greater Greater Washington talks about our urban places, how they enhance or detract from our everyday lives, and how that experience differs among groups of people. All of the ways this happens have been upended in recent days, in some ways temporarily (we hope), and some permanently. Keep reading…
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6 challengers hope to knock off Ward 7 councilmember Vince Gray
Incumbent Ward 7 councilmember, and former mayor, Vince Gray has a crowd of challengers vying for his seat. Here is your opportunity to meet all of the candidates in the Ward 7 Democratic primaries. Keep reading…
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DC’s housing crisis is about more than just how much housing to build—but where it goes as well
The Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, which is chaired by at-large Councilmember Anita Bonds, held the oversight hearing for the Department of Housing and Community Development on January 28. Here’s what I had to say. Keep reading…