Posts tagged Cat:events
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Can you name this neighborhood? If so, come to our party! (If not, come to our party too!)
Millennials are flocking to this neighborhood outside DC, where the percentage of adults 20-34 has more than doubled since 1980 to 71%, making it one of the region’s youngest. What is it? Repeat: it’s not in the District. Can you guess? Post your answer in the comments. This is an example of a question for the trivia contest at our 8th birthday party, Tuesday, March… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Growth and preservation in DC
Discuss growth and historic preservation in DC with Mayor Bowswer, ride the streetcar, and save the date for Greater Greater Washington’s 8th birthday party! Also, share your opinion on changes to buses and your experience with Snowzilla in Arlington. Preservation and planning in DC: DC is likely to grow to 800,000 people, but how? On Tuesday, March 1, historic preservationists,… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Rail and bus routes in Fairfax
Learn about new transit recommendations for Fairfax, support a plan for BRT for the Route 1 corridor, check out a talk on suburban bike planning, get the latest download on the Purple Line in College Park, and watch a documentary on gentrification in Atlanta. Transit in Fairfax: A new study has developed recommendations for a future transit in Fairfax that could include BRT, light… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Transit preferences and safer streets
Learn about the latest stats on transit preference in US cities, hear from Maryland’s congressional candidates, and chime in on plans for a new pedestrian bridge, redevelopment of a bridge over the Potomac, and complete streets in Alexandria. National transit poll: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently polled residents of the 50 largest metro areas on… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Bike lanes here, bike lanes there
Chime in on 6th Street bike lanes and a new bikeway in Silver Spring, hear Mayor Bowser speak on local issues at a town hall meeting, help Arlington shape its vision for parks, and discuss ways to make it easier to get from one side of DC to the other. DC bike lanes: The 6th Street bike lane debate is back. On Saturday, February 6, you can learn about the updates on the project, discuss,… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Join GGWash for happy hour!
Join us at happy hour with 730DC, hear from experts on growth and historic preservation in DC or discover the challenges and possible solutions to crosstown travel! But remember: We don’t know when things will be back to normal, so make sure to confirm an event is still happening before you go! GGWash happy hour: On Thursday, January 28 we’re hosing a happy hour with… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Planning for growth, GGWash happy hour, and more
Come hang out with us at our happy hour next week! Hear about how new mobility options are changing transit policy, share your thoughts on the 16th Street bus lanes, and discuss the challenges of growth and development with Muriel Bowser. Preservation and Planning: DC is likely to grow to 800,000 people, but how? On Tuesday, January 26, historic preservationists, real estate… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Learn to blog
We’re teaching people to write great blog posts, and you’re invited! If you can’t make that, check out a panel on fixing WMATA. Later in the week, share your thoughts on the 16th Street bus lanes or learn about Bus Rapid Transit. Blogging in Virginia: Monday night, January 11th, we’re teaching a crash course on how to use blogs to communicate effectively. Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Speak with WMATA’s new boss
WMATA’s new General Manager, Paul Wiedefeld, will be talking with riders Monday and Tuesday. Also, weigh in on plans for downtown Bethesda, Metro in Northern Virginia, and the Northeast rail corridor, and learn about new bike gadgets. What do you want to ask about Metro? Paul Wiedefeld will be joining Greater Greater Washington for a live chat from noon to 1 on Tuesday,… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: I-66, DC to Richmond rail, and the new WMATA GM
Changes to I-66 and high speed rail to Richmond could transform transit in Virginia. You can learn about projects in Virginia this week, as well as hear from Montgomery County candidates, help celebrate a birthday, or ask the new WMATA general manager questions. I-66 inside and outside the beltway: Learn about plans for major changes to I-66, and share your opinion with the Commonwealth… Keep reading…