Posts about Events
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Events roundup: Planning for Montgomery’s growth
Share your thoughts this week on transit and growth in Maryland, new bike lanes in Fairfax, I-395 HOT lanes, and traveling from east to west in the District. Have some fun at the Action Committee for Transit’s 30th anniversary, and enjoy the outdoors at the reopening of a park in Silver Spring. Growing transportation needs: As new houses go up in Montgomery County, the quality… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Your input needed
Share your input on how we use the RFK land, how Metro can be better, bike lanes in Fairfax, and how to accommodate growth in Montgomery County. Also, help Action Committee for Transit celebrate 30 years! What should we do with RFK?: There are a number of possibilities for what the land RFK sits on might become, and on Monday night, EventsDC is hosting a meeting to show and collect feedback… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: What to do with Union Station and RFK
How we expand Union Station and what we do with the RFK Stadium land will affect DC in a major way. Share your opinions on both projects this week! Also, lend your support for more sidewalks in Fairfax, and give Metro some advice. Changes to Union Station: Big plans are in the works to expand and modernize Union Station. Learn about the project at a forum this Wednesday, March 30, in… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Metro’s turning 40!
Metro turns 40 this week! Also, weigh in on how much of the Wizards practice facility DC residents pay for, give Metro advice on how to get better, learn how cutting back on trash and adding parks makes your community better, and hear the latest on modernizing Union Station. Metro’s Birthday: Metro has a big birthday coming up. Say your congrats to our region’s rail… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Drinks, parks, and suburban transit
Want to celebrate the streetcar or chat about transit in Montgomery County? The Coalition for Smarter Growth is hosting happy hours related to both this week! Also, learn about the link between parks and the economy, multi-modal development in non-urban areas, bike projects in Maryland, and how less trash means better lives. Happiest hours: Celebrate the opening of the streetcar… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: We’re turning 8! Come celebrate!
Celebrate Greater Greater Washington’s 8th birthday this Tuesday! Also, share your thoughts on widening Route 7, learn about the link between parks and the economy, and hear about multi-modal development in the suburbs. GGWash birthday party: Don’t miss our big celebration! Join Greater Greater Washington’s 8th birthday party this Tuesday, March 8… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Our birthday party is next week!
Greater Greater Washington is turning 8! Come celebrate at our birthday party next Tuesday. Also, learn about the intersection of growth and historic preservation with Mayor Bowser and share your opinion on bus route changes in Arlington and new bike access to Vienna Metro. GGWash birthday party: Come celebrate Greater Greater Washington’s 8th birthday on Tuesday,… Keep reading…
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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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Join us for our 8th birthday party on March 8!
Eight years ago, Greater Greater Washington set out to inform and engage people across the DC area to make it a thriving, inclusive place. On Tuesday, March 8 from 6:30 to 9 pm, we’ll be celebrating at Vendetta, 1212 H Street NE, as we wrap up our reader drive. You’ll get to meet Greater Greater Washington staff, contributors, readers, and supporters for an evening… Keep reading…