GGWash Policy Posts
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Why do we celebrate Transit Equity Day?
A throughline of how transit equity has been, and continues to be, a central part of the fight for social and economic justice. Keep reading…
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Encampment sweeps aren’t about ending homelessness
The encampment sweep in McPherson Square in mid-February displaced an estimated 74 people – and violated local and federal agencies’ stated goals of ending homelessness through evidence-based practices. Keep reading…
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Here’s how “missing middle” homes can tackle high housing costs and traffic in Arlington County
A proposed zoning change in Arlington could help reduce high housing costs and traffic congestion by allowing duplexes, townhomes, and small apartment buildings in much of the county where they can’t be built today. Here’s why the County Board should approve it, and how you can help. Keep reading…
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1617 and U: How the District can make the most of land it owns
What’s getting built at 1617 U St? Nobody knows! But upzoning it now means more homes later. Keep reading…
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Support for DC statehood: it’s only lapel pin-deep
Congress voted to express formal disapproval of two bills passed by DC Council in 2022. We needed a united front to advocate for DC’s right to choose our own laws, but some leaders tapped out. Keep reading…
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Here are resources for this year’s performance and budget hearings in the District
As DC Council’s public hearing season gets into full swing, here’s what you can expect, how to share your views, and what GGWash staff plan to talk about. Keep reading…
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America’s main street should be car-free
Pedestrianizing America’s main street, Pennsylvania Avenue, would be the ultimate demonstration for the District, the nation, and the world that driving is not essential for a desirable, thriving neighborhood. Keep reading…
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When “1 in 100” comes for someone you love
Though 1 in 100 Americans will die in a car crash, traffic violence routinely suffers from a lack of resources and urgency to stop it. When someone you know is a victim, public policy indifference is part of the pain. Keep reading…
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Sup nerds, you need to apply for planning board
Montgomery County’s entire Planning Board resigned in late 2022, and the Council’s looking for new life. Could that be you? You have till Friday to apply. Keep reading…
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Best of 2022: A report card for Randy Clarke, Metro’s General Manager
The grades are in: Clarke exceeds expectations as WMATA’s GM, and like most students, has room for improvement. Keep reading…