The Torpedo Factory is a great example of the infinite possibilities for reusing our old historic buildings. Photo by pderby on Flickr.

Cleveland Park’s Uptown Theater is a great old movie house. The reflection

of the marquee in the puddle is intriguing. Photo by ianseanlivingston on Flickr.

This is just cute. We’re glad there are parks available for kids (and everyone!) in the city to go and get a taste of nature. Photo by ekelly80 on Flickr.

Sunrise from the Lincoln Memorial reveals ripples in the sky and on the water in this pic.

Photo by ekelly80 on Flickr.

This shot shows a peaceful morning starting on the water. Photo by nevermindtheend on Flickr.

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Matt Johnson has lived in the Washington area since 2007. He has a Master’s in Planning from the University of Maryland and a BS in Public Policy from Georgia Tech. He lives in Dupont Circle. He’s a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and is an employee of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. His views are his own and do not represent those of his employer.

Laura DeSantis is the Online Advocacy and Outreach Specialist for the Coalition for Smarter Growth. Prior to joining CSG, Laura worked at Fleishman-Hillard Communications, where she worked on digital and social media strategy for clients. Laura is a 2009 graduate of Penn State University and holds bachelor’s degrees in Public Relations and History.