Posts tagged Anacostia River
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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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A stadium subsidy by any other name is still a stadium subsidy
Stadium subsidies are a waste of public funds, according to polls of both the general public and and economists. Amidst this nearly universal disdain, politicians have found inventive shell games that cloak colossal giveaways of taxpayer resources to billionaire sports team owners. Keep reading…
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Events: Elect to vote on Tuesday!
Vote like your city and country depend on it, because they do! Also, learn about how DC is adapting to climate change, commemorate the people who died while walking on DC's roads, advocate for cyclists and dockless bikeshare, take a tour of Old Anacostia, and more in this week's events. Keep reading…
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DC’s rivers could be swimmable in the next several years
The reasons why you can’t safely or legally swim in the District’s rivers could be resolved within the next several years. That would open new outdoor recreation opportunities city-wide and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors, and also represents a concrete milestone for clean rivers which until recently seemed difficult to envision. Keep reading…
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DC’s new tunnel is keeping billions of gallons of sewage out of the Anacostia
After years of work, the Anacostia River Tunnel is starting to see results. Since the end of construction on the massive tunnel project in March, it has already prevented billions of gallons of sewage from flowing into the Anacostia River. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn about alternatives to the I-270 and I-495 widening plans
There something for every urbanist this week! Got an idea for using data to improve transportation in Virgina? Head over to the SmarterRoads Hackathon. Or get an update on the 11th Street Bridge Park project. Looking for some entertainment, grab your bike and scoot down to Deanwood Recreation Center to see Black Panther. Check out these upcoming events and more! Keep reading…
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Who should pay to keep DC’s rivers clean?
DC's multi-billion dollar project is cleaning up local waterways, but also costing some nonprofit landowners like cemeteries and churches hundreds of thousands of dollars a year that they cannot always afford. Keep reading…
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Events: Advocacy mentoring, placemaking in White Flint, summer bike rides, and more
Mentoring for young advocates, lots of bike rides, better blocks in White Flint, Year of the Anacostia, and more in this week's events. Keep reading…
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43 Washington-area waterfronts to enjoy in the warm weather
Washington may not historically be a river-oriented city—we're no London on the Thames—but there are nonetheless a ton of lovely waterfront spots all over the region, from bustling urban centers to quiet escapes. Since spring has maybe, finally, gratefully arrived, here are 43 pleasant waterfront spots in the Washington region for you to enjoy. Keep reading…
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Events: Bike advocacy in Ward 3, bus rapid transit open houses, and more
Check out Ward 3's new bicycle advocacy group, attend a bus rapid transit open house in Montgomery Countuy, learn more about Anacostia's 11th Street Bridge Park and the Union Station expansion, and much more in events this week. Keep reading…