This photo really seems to capture the first half of the week. Waiting for the bus in the rain is not the best way to start the day. Photo by bhrome on Flickr.

The grass is always greener when someone keeps it watered

on a 103 degree day. Photo by prestashrader on Flickr.

So many people! A few years ago Chinatown was pretty barren. Thanks to the new developments near Metro, it’s a bustling urban center with lots of bars, restaurants and shopping. Photo by BrianMKA on Flickr.

The bike sharing program in DC is being expanded into Capital BikeShare. We’re really pumped for over 1,000 bicycles and 110 stations to make this great program even more convenient. Photo by bhrome on Flickr.

Cars on the Rock Creek Parkway leave trails of light in this fantastic long exposure image. Photo by ianseanlivingston 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.