Posts by David Alpert — Founder
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Will sidewalks and bike lanes get shoveled this year?
The Washington region hasn't had a snow like Sunday's since 2016. The region's governments are aggressively plowing roads for motor vehicles, but how will other infrastructure fare? Keep reading…
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Where are “sneckdowns” in your neighborhood?
When there's a significant snow, we can see where motor vehicles are driving on the roads because they push the snow aside. The spots where this doesn't happen shows us where there's extra pavement that might be better used in other ways. These are called “sneckdowns.” Keep reading…
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Work here and help us organize for more housing and more affordable housing!
Do you think it’s imperative for DC and the Washington region to create enough homes for everyone, including affordable homes, and to grow equitably and inclusively of both new and long-time residents? Do you enjoy organizing community leaders and organizations? Do you want to work with our amazing team? Keep reading…
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State of GGWash: A lot has been changing behind the scenes. Can we be sustainable for the future?
2018 has been a year of change for GGWash. Our main funding source for the last few years is expiring, and we're working to build up new revenue sources like our Neighborhood membership program, advertising on the blog, and events with sponsors. We're building on our successful coalition work with DC Sustainable Transportation to grow and expand our advocacy. And, we want to strengthen our connection to all of you, through online and offline means that ensure the staff work on the issues that matter to our community. Keep reading…
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In a bold inaugural, Muriel Bowser says we need more housing, in every neighborhood
In her second inaugural address, DC mayor Muriel Bowser called for 36,000 new homes in DC, 240,000 in the Washington region, and targets for overall homes, workforce homes, and deeply affordable homes in every ward and neighborhood of the District. It's a bold vision. Keep reading…
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Top posts of 2018: Watch Metro’s evolution since 1976 in this slideshow
The Metro system opened on March 27,1976 with five stations on the Red Line. It now has 91 stations on six lines. In (slightly belated) honor of this birthday, we're reposting and updating our animated slideshow of Metro’s evolution over 42 years. Keep reading…
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Top posts of 2018: Scooters are taking cars off the road, a survey says
For DC and other cities concerned about rising traffic, a new study in Portland, Oregon suggests scooters could be a solution. Residents and tourists are using e-scooters in place of car trips, and scooters are drawing people who've never ridden a bike or never traveled in a bike lane. Keep reading…
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DDOT’s Sam Zimbabwe is leaving for Seattle
Sam Zimbabwe, the Chief Project Delivery Officer for the District Department of Transportation, will be moving across the country to lead the Seattle Department of Transportation. Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan announced the pick Tuesday afternoon. Keep reading…
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Fairfax County’s leadership will soon be very different. Help us make sure it stays urbanist-friendly.
The coming big challenges for Fairfax County include continuing Tysons’ shift toward walkable urbanism and bringing a similar change to the Route 1/Richmond Highway corridor in the county’s southeast. The county will face ongoing debates over adding housing in areas near new and existing transit, such as Reston. Keep reading…
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Is underground housing a bad thing?
The Scottish Rite Masonic temple in Dupont Circle plans to build apartments on some empty space behind its building. One element of the project is two levels of apartments below the ground level. This has raised the question: is underground living an abomination, or something people can choose to pay for as they wish? Keep reading…