Posts tagged Advocacy
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How do we have a national conversation about zoning reform?
YIMBY wins keep racking up across the United States. Yet any national conversation about the movement has to acknowledge some critical dilemmas that make it hard to offer a universal “solution” to how to run or win a pro-housing campaign. Keep reading…
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Oversight testimony 101
Curious about the world of providing testimony for council oversight of your favorite DC agencies? Check out the video from GGWash’s oversight testimony workshop. Keep reading…
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Transportation advocacy in DC is getting a new voice dedicated to equity
DC Transportation Equity Network (DC TEN), a coalition of Greater Greater Washington and more than a dozen DC-based organizations, will advocate for transportation policies that achieve mobility justice. Keep reading…
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This safe streets group wants to support people traumatized by traffic violence
Here are the numbers. In 2019 alone, there were 25 traffic fatalities in DC. This number is down 19% from last year. However, if you pull back a bit you see that from 2014 to 2018 pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise. Keep reading…
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Best of 2018: Advocacy highlights at GGWash
By the numbers, GGWash had its most prolific year of advocacy to date. Our advocacy blog posts had over 1.4 million views, and over 5,000 urbanists signed petitions and/or emailed officials about local issues at least once this year. Keep reading…
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Push for better transportation and housing! Work for GGWash!
If you read this site, you likely share our desires for more and better walking, biking, and transit; for more homes and affordable homes; for growing inclusively and equitably. Now you can do this and get paid. We’re hiring a Transportation and Housing Policy Manager and an Advocacy Campaign Associate. Is one of these you or someone you know? Keep reading…
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The case for supporting journalism that drives change in Washington
By writing fierce, opinionated commentary on the built environment in the Washington region, GGWash built a loyal, authentic readership and a community of contributors that truly care about the city’s future. Will you join me in helping them continue their impactful work? Keep reading…
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GGWash grew by 30 people overnight!
As we've grown over the years, we've added more ways for readers and supporters to get involved. Last week we welcomed another 30 volunteers to our Editorial Board, Advocacy, and Elections committees! Keep reading…
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GGWash’s 2017 annual report: Achievements, financials, and future goals
Thanks to readers, donors, and supporters GGWash made the Washington region a better place to live, work, play, and do business in 2017. Keep reading…
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Success! A new faster bus on 14th Street has taken its maiden voyage in DC
Whether you signed the petition, testified at a hearing, or simply have swiped your card on the new 59, thank you for your support and your work. Keep reading…