Posts tagged Action
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A pop-up bus lane is on its way for Rhode Island Ave NE
A new “pop-up” bus lane will be coming to DC this summer, thanks to a Metro shutdown and your advocacy. Recently the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) confirmed that in order to help mitigate effects of the previously announced Red Line shutdown this summer, they will be installing a temporary bus lane on Rhode Island Ave NW. Keep reading…
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What does 14th Street need for buses, bicyclists, and walkers?
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is taking a closer look at how to improve congestion on 14th Street NW in the area around and south of the Columbia Heights Metro station. Nothing has been proposed yet and the agency and local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions are hosting a community work sessions to discuss solutions on June 23. Keep reading…
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Historic preservation in DC needs reform
DC is undoubtedly a historic place, and it is essential that we use the tools we have to protect that history. However, DC is also a growing place, and a number of historic preservation cases and debates have revealed a preservation system in need of reform. Keep reading…
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Here are the top five issues you said GGWash should advocate on
The GGWash community cares about walkable, equitable urban places — that’s what we write and read about every day. We also take action when the right opportunity arises and do our best to take our cues from you, faithful readers, on what issues are worth organizing about. Keep reading…
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Let’s build a piazza in Dupont Circle!
Dupont Circle is getting a plaza over busy Connecticut Avenue between the Dupont Circle and Q Street. This is a great opportunity to build more community space, and based on reader feedback it’s clear that the best option here is a park that prioritizes people over cars. Keep reading…
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Arlington’s old Red Cross HQ conversion sparks affordable housing debates
Today if you drive through Arlington on Route 50, you’ll pass a vacant building that once hosted the local Red Cross headquarters. In a few years, it will become a new multi-income development that will house more than a hundred residents in a transit-rich area of the county. Keep reading…
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If we support trustworthy development in Prince George’s, let’s nix “call-up”
Prince George’s is completely rewriting its zoning code, which is certainly progress for everyone. However, this much-needed rewrite may end up being two steps forward, one step back if the maligned “call-up” process is brought into the new code. Keep reading…
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This vacant site could become 180 affordable homes, but it needs your help
A plan to convert vacant offices into affordable housing in Arlington's Buckingham neighborhood is up for debate this weekend. Opposition is fierce, and now is your chance to speak up in favor. Sign this petition to let the Arlington County Board know you support this badly-needed affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Montgomery is shifting its priorities for funding transportation in the county
Last week, the Montgomery County Council shifted transportation funding from a road-widening project to more sustainable transit improvements, delaying funding for construction of the long-planned Montrose Parkway East by one year. They agreed to instead invest in planning studies for a number of bicycle/pedestrian and transit-oriented projects. Keep reading…
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Friday is the last day to sign up. Will you help shape the Comp Plan?
We could have a better Comp Plan that embraces the changes needed to house a growing population, but also takes steps to ensure we have enough affordable housing and protections against displacement. Help us push for that kind of Comp Plan on March 20. Keep reading…