Posts tagged Cat:events
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Events roundup: New row houses in Brookland
The next steps in the effort to develop the space around St. Joseph’s seminary in Brookland are here. Also, check out the latest plans for Union Station, learn about solar power co-ops in DC, share thoughts on livability in Ward 7, and join us for happy hour next week. New housing at St. Joseph’s: Space behind the St. Joseph’s Seminary in Michigan Park is slated… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Design a protected bike lane
Stay active and engaged this summer by learning how planners design protected bike lanes, checking out the latest Metro-related apps and data, or attending a regular Advisory Neighborhood Commission or Washington Area Bicyclist Association meeting. Also, don’t forget to submit your ideas to our MetroGreater contest! Protected bike lane workshop: Want to learn how… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: GGWash happy hour is this week!
This week, hang out with fellow Greater Greater Washington readers and contributors, along with Montgomery County Planning Board chair Casey Anderson, at our happy hour in Silver Spring. Later in the week, take a stroll along the Mall to talk about its history and design, share thoughts on livability in Ward 7, and learn how to design protected bike lanes. GGWash happy hour: Spend… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Let us teach you how to blog!
Next week, we’re hosting a workshop to teach you to write great blog posts. Between now and then, learn about bikeways in Montgomery County, transit on Route 7, the coming Potomac Yard Metro, and studies for improving Ward 4 and travel across DC. This weekend, buy and sell your old bike and parts at a bike swap. Blogging the GGWash way Thursday, June 23rd, we’re teaching… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: BRT on Route 7
Learn about and share opinions on designs for transit along Route 7, trails in Prince George’s, and DC’s railways and cross-town travel options. Get to know Kennedy Street, check out transit trivia, and mark your calendar for a blogging workshop with Greater Greater Washington! Transit on Route 7: It looks like bus rapid transit is Fairfax’s choice for transit… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: What to do with Ward 4?
Don’t let the warm weather slow you down! Speak up about making Ward 4 a better place to live, take a tour of the Navy Yard neighborhood, test out much transit trivia you know, and learn about DC’s plans for managing rail infrastructure. A better Ward 4: How could Ward 4, which includes Petworth, Crestwood, Brightwood, and 16th Street Heights, be a better place to live? Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Join us for happy hour!
Join fellow readers and contributors at Greater Greater Washington’s happy hour on Thursday! Also, hear about the region’s housing shortage, learn about adding HOV lanes to I-66, and share your thoughts on plans for trails in Prince George’s and Fairfax Counties. GGWash happy hour: Hang out with fellow urban planning, transit, and housing enthusiasts… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: What’s next for streetcar?
Following the DC Streetcar’s successful opening, learn about the next steps for expanding the line past the Benning Road Metro and west to Georgetown. Then, head to Virginia to support a better bike network, take a tour of historic Fairfax, and learn about building a new street grid Reston. What’s next for the DC Streetcar?: DC wants to expand its streetcar. Learn… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Planning the 11th Street Bridge Park
Get the lowdown on accessibility for the new 11th Street Bridge Park and hear from DC at-large candidates at a local forum. Also, hear about the best approach to completing big transit projects, learn about strategies to connect technology and public transit, and don’t miss the next steps in the DC Streetcar project. 11th Street Bridge: The 11th Street Bridge Park… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Let’s watch a new sport
We’re hanging out on Saturday evening, and we want our readers to join us! Come watch our editor play with his pro ultimate team. Also coming up: forums on new transit options in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, a walking tour of Wheaton, and a presentation of a potential new park design in NoMa. Hang out with GGWash, watch a new sport: Our Staff Editor, Jonathan… Keep reading…