Posts by Aimee Custis — Editorial Board Alum
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What’s the difference between affordable housing and housing affordability?
Read the comments on almost any of our posts that talk about “affordable housing” and you’re likely to get a headache trying to figure out what different people mean by those two little words. We asked our contributors what policies and problems come to mind when they think of “affordable housing.” Keep reading…
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Events: Weigh in on the future of the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines
WMATA is studying and discussing ridership, service, and reliability needs on the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines. Find out what options it’s studying, and give your opinions about new train turnbacks, a second Rosslyn station, new Blue or Silver line connections, and a core loop. As residents, if we talk about it, then we can start getting elected officials to talk about it. Keep reading…
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Events: Trees, more trees, and Dave Thomas Circle
Don your favorite holiday attire and bring the family and furry friends to celebrate this Friday, December 6. Cathedral Commons hosts its 5th Annual Tree Lighting to bring the joys of the season to residents of Northwest Washington, DC and beyond. Enjoy free photos with Santa (kids, dogs, and cats included), live performances, kids’ activities, and more. Keep reading…
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Events: Better buses and better cites, what’s not to love?
Whether you’ve already devoured “Better Buses, Better Cities” (check out our review), or it’s on your holiday reading or gifting list, mark your calendar for next week, when author Steven Higashide comes to DC to talk about applying the book’s principles in the Washington region, from the Bus Transformation Project to more local service. Keep reading…
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Events: Scoot, scoot, scoot on over to talk about micromobility and transit
Discover how scooters and e-bikes impact transit, learn about upcoming trail projects in the region, get a primer on how to build an accessory apartment, and more in this week’s events. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Love, fear, and books
Enjoy our favorite new images submitted by some of our favorite GGWash photo contributors. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Sheep, Chuck, and fries
Enjoy our favorite new images submitted by some of our favorite GGWash photo contributors. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: No water in the fountain
Enjoy our favorite new images submitted by some of our favorite GGWash photo contributors. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: DC people
Enjoy our favorite new images submitted by some of our favorite GGWash photo contributors. Keep reading…