Posts by Jeb Stenhouse — Community Engagement Committee
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Events: Summer’s here, so why not take a bike for a spin?
This Saturday (June 15) you can join two biking events. At 9 am at the Grounds (1102 S Eads St, Arlington, VA), check out the Sweet Ride & Shindig, and starting at 10:30 am is the Better Bicycling Ride in Silver Spring at the Silver Spring Whole Foods (833 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD). Keep reading…
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Events: Transportation equity east of the Anacostia, trail cleanups, and more
Tonight is your chance to discuss transportation equity issues in Wards 7 and 8 with community leaders and panelists from 6 to 8 pm at THEARC, located at 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE. Keep reading…
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Events: Understand unconscious bias in the architecture industry
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognizes that women and people of color remain very underrepresented in the industry, and invites you to reflect on how to promote an inclusive work environment this Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the District Architecture Center. Keep reading…
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Events: How can the Anacostia not be a transportation barrier?
In a city known for its walkability, residents and workers in Ward 7 and 8 face a different reality. Long commutes, dangerous streets, and car dependence can make communities east of the Anacostia feel locked in. It’s not just geography, but disinvestment in infrastructure, lack of bike lanes, disproportionate pedestrian fatalities, and inequitable distribution of scooters - choices that have public and private solutions. Keep reading…
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Events: Bike to work, speak out against highway widening, and more
Get ready for bike to work day, protect the local watershed, speak out against highway widening, remember fallen cyclists, and more in this week's events roundup. Keep reading…
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Events: Join your GGWash Neighbors at a regional rail talk or a trolley play date
Join fellow GGWash Neighbors at a regional rail talk or a trolley turnaround play date, walk in the spirit of Jane Jacobs in Arlington, learn about fair housing in DC, and more in urbanist events this week. Keep reading…
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Events: Rally for safer streets in memory of Abdul Seck
Advocate for safer streets in all parts of the city in memory of Abdul Seck, check out local transportation techies, learn about urban farm-to-table practices, gain bike-to-work tips, and more in our events roundup. Keep reading…
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Events: There are lots of ways to celebrate Earth Day
Honor local leaders in sustainability, plant some trees, learn about vertical farming, tour a green roof, and more in this week's events roundup. Keep reading…
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Events: Join fellow GGWash readers at the National Building Museum
As part of the new GGWash social events schedule, we are planning a trip to the National Building Museum (401 F St NW) with fellow urbanists! If you have never heard of it, the National Building Museum is one of the coolest museums in DC, and it's focused on architecture, design, and urban planning Keep reading…
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Events: GGWash’s regional rail forum, National Walking Day, spring cleanups, and more
Attend GGWash's forum on comprehensive regional rail! This event brings together political, technical, and managerial perspectives to discuss how the region’s citizens and leaders can come together to make comprehensive regional rail a reality. Keep reading…