Recent Posts
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Worried about climate change? You can plug into these local efforts to help turn the tide.
There’s a lot you can do to influence the Washington region’s effect on climate change. When you’ve had enough doom scrolling, take a look at where you can help. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Nina Albert named DC deputy mayor for planning and economic development
Bowser names new deputy mayor for planning and economic development. Alexandria residents weigh in on zoning reform plan. Six-year-old injured by hit-and-run driver in Capitol Hill. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Semi-symmetrical
Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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National links: Designing for autism benefits everyone
How neuro-inclusive design benefits all people. New research reveals how pandemic-era reductions in traffic increased access to jobs in many cities. Starter cars are increasingly unaffordable for many consumers. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA adding safety checks after September derailment
WMATA commits to additional safety checks after last month’s derailment. Historic U Street property up for sale for first time in nearly 40 years. Harborplace redeveloper envisions pedestrian-centered Inner Harbor. Keep reading…
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What GGWash said at a recent DC traffic safety hearing
At a hearing held by the DC Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment in October, Greater Greater Washington, the DC Transportation Equity Network, and the DC Sustainable Transportation Coalition testified about bills designed to reduce increasing risks from traffic violence on DC streets. Keep reading…
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Can Richmond reduce the danger people face when walking along Chamberlayne Avenue?
In Richmond’s Northside, a stretch of Chamberlayne Avenue was the site of two recent pedestrian deaths. Advocacy groups are narrowing their focus on the corridor, joining residents in speaking up about the dangers people face when walking there. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Introducing Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson Plaza
Dave Thomas Circle no more: Community vote dubs Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson Plaza. WMATA advances plans for the development of mixed-use Metro station projects. DC Council proposes bill to address fare evasion enforcement concerns on Metro. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Gaithersburg City Council
This fall, voters in Gaithersburg will choose three City Councilmembers, at least one of whom will be new. GGWash endorses Shanika Whitehurst for the open Gaithersburg City Council seat. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA announces start date for 24-hour Metrobus service in DC
Metrobus to run 24-hour service on 13 DC routes. DC bill could expand rental assistance for undocumented people. WMATA removes emergency gear from Metro stations after finding lead in storage cabinets. Keep reading…