Photo by Joe Flood

Jump start your week with a book talk in Brookland and a discussion about Bikeshare. Enjoy the sunshine and exercise on a walking tour or stay inside for an exhibit of future DC development.

Tactical Urbanism: Grab a last minute spot at a free book talk with Tactical Urbanism co-author Mike Lydon on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 pm at Smith Public Trust in Brookland. We’re co-sponsoring the talk with Coalition for Smarter Growth, CNU-DC, and Island Press. RSVP is requested. Don’t miss out!

After the jump: an office commuting competition, a walking tour, a changing Washington, the future of Columbia Pike and more…

Big and green: How sustainably can your coworkers commute? May 11-15, join the Big Green Commute to join the friendly competition with other DC-region offices. Different commute modes are worth different points, and at the end of the week, your office could be crowned winner.

Bikeshare for all?: As Capital Bikeshare increases fares and changes management, it might be time for reevaluation. Join fellow bikeshire riders, union members, and transit supporters for an Equity Town Hall this Tuesday, April 21, at 6 pm at the Shaw Public Library to discuss the past, present, and future of DC’s bikeshare program.

A new New Carrollton: New Carrollton as a vibrant, multimodal hub? New Purple Line connections, pedestrian and bike-friendly development, and state of the art planning are all in the works to make that a reality. Join the Coalition for Smarter Growth’s walking tour on Saturday, April 25 at 10 am to get your learning and exercise out of the way for the weekend.

Development in Washington: Will new developments change the face of Washington? As part of Architecture 2015, check out reVISION::Thinking Big, an exhibition focusing on five major DC developments that are either in final planning phases or currently under construction. The opening reception is at 6 pm next Tuesday, April 28, at 421 7th St NW.

Future of Columbia Pike: With the cancellation of the Columbia Pike Streetcar, what’s next for the corridor? The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization is hosting a panel of community leaders to answer questions about the future of Columbia Pike on April 30 at the Salsa Room on Columbia Pike. The reception starts at 6 pm and the panel is at 6:45 pm. RSVP today.

Bicycle counts: Ever wondered how many cyclists ride in Alexandria? The city needs volunteers to help find out. The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is conducting counts on Thursday, May 7 (5-7 pm) and Saturday, May 9 (12-2 pm). If you can help, be sure to sign up!

Claire Jaffe was born in DC and now lives in the U Street area. She is a University of Michigan graduate and currently works at Coalition for Smarter Growth. On her off time, Claire can be found biking the street of DC or exploring the many green spaces throughout the region.