Posts tagged Resilience
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Events: A conversation with Matt Desmond on ending poverty in America
Discuss how we can end poverty in America with Matt Desmond. Strap on your helmet and lace up your shoes for this year’s National Bike and Roll to School Day. Attend the University of Maryland’s Resilience Research Hub Showcase. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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DC’s path to climate resilience
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia is hosting a clean energy summit on January 18 as part of its work to meet DC’s climate goals. Keep reading…
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Read our GGWash fellows in a new book about resilience
Over the past year, Greater Greater Washington’s fellows have covered important stories on efforts to address climate change, sustainability, and resilience in our region. Now some of their best work is included in a new e-book published by the Island Press Resilience Project. Keep reading…
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As climate change intensifies, how can the region adapt to extreme heat?
How will the Washington region be affected by extreme heat as the planet continues to heat up, and how can we adapt? That’s the topic national and local experts discussed in an event held jointly by the Urban Land Institute and Greater Greater Washington on Thursday, August 8. Keep reading…
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Events: Write letters for greater density in Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park Smart Growth is gathering interested residents and friends for a letter writing party at the Cleveland Park Library (3210 Connecticut Ave NW) at 6:30 pm on July 30. Join the fun to compose letters to policy makers advocating for greater density in the Cleveland Park commercial area. You’ll meet fellow smart growth advocates interested in affordable housing, climate change, diveristy and inclusion, improved transportation, and more. Keep reading…
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Events: How is DC preparing for extreme heat?
Learn how we can keep residents safe as our region heats up, celebrate the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, bring your kids to speak with local archaeologists, bring your pup to GGWash’s yappy hour, and more urbanist events in the region. Keep reading…