Open Streets in Minneapolis, Minnesota by Fibonacci Blue licensed under Creative Commons.

Have you ever wondered what DC would be like if we left cars and reclaimed the road for pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter-riders? This Saturday, October 5, from 10 am to 2 pm, three miles of Georgia Avenue NW will be closed to cars, allowing people to enjoy this public space in a new way.

Open Streets hopes to inspire people to think differently about their cities by encouraging physical activity, creating recreational opportunities, and fostering community and education. The event also includes fitness classes, a kids’ traffic garden, informational tables from a range of local organizations and businesses, and more. Find more information here.

Other events from around the region:

Wednesday, October 2

Will DC be a capital for inclusive growth?: WeDC is hosting an all-day forum from 9 am to 6 pm with free programming, networking, podcasts, pitch competitions, and more. Learn about global best practices for cities to solve complex urban challenges, and what it takes to build a more equitable future for all. GGWash readers might be especially interested in the “Future of Cities” track.

Thursday, October 3

Check out public art in Arlington: Talk a stroll through the Courthouse area with WalkArlington October 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The starting point Mom’s Organic Market, 1901 N Veitch St. in Arlington, Virginia. You will check out great public art “that will make your Instagram followers swoon,” see the neighborhood, and share photos. To register, click here.

Friday, October 4

What’s next in multifamily development: Join Streetsense design agency in Bethesda for a presentation of its latest trend report: The Experience Economy + Multifamily. Streetsense Managing Principal Eric Burka and Director of Trends + Consumer Forecasting Jamie Sabat will dive into “how our experience-driven economy has evolved the multifamily sector — from emerging amenities to the reinvention of public space.” Register to attend here.

Check out more urbanist events at ggwash.org/calendar. Do you have an event you’d like to see featured in the weekly events post? Submit it here!

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Jane Fiegen Green was the Development Director at Greater Greater Washington from 2018 to 2020. With a PhD in history and a background in association management for a scholarly society of historians, she worked to bring sustainable revenue streams to support GGWash’s news and advocacy. She lives in the Pentagon City neighborhood of Arlington with her husband and son.