Join Georgetown University for a webinar from 12-1 pm on Friday, October 25 to find out how its Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning will prepare you to solve the critical challenges facing urban communities around the world.

Ideal for working professionals, the program offers options for full- or part-time participation and classes held on weekday evenings, so you can earn your degree without interrupting your career. You’ll learn from industry scholars and practitioners in the classroom while developing your skills outside of class through applied problem-solving, international travel, independent research, and networking events. Upon completing the program, you’ll have the industry knowledge and leadership skills needed to effectively and responsibly shape the communities of tomorrow.

Sign up for the free webinar online.

We’re sharing this event through a sponsored listing agreement with Georgetown University. We offer this advertising option to organizations holding relevant programs in the greater Washington region. Sponsored listings help fund our work, while also spreading the word about opportunities to learn more about urbanism. See the full list of GGWash sponsors online.

Other events from around the region:

Tuesday, October 22

Advocate for a complete Long Bridge: DDOT and the Federal Railroad Administration are holding a public hearing on the Long Bridge Project at the DCRA building (1100 4th Street SW) from 4-7 pm. It’s a crucial piece of infastructure that will improve rail travel from Virginia to DC, and could also give pedestrians and cyclists a new span over the Potomac, connecting two of the region’s fastest growing neighborhoods. Come to this hearing to ask that the pedestrian/cyclist bridge be constructed simultaneous with the new rail span.

Wednesday, October 23

Get the lowdown on Democratic housing plans: If you’ve been following the Democratic Presidential primary, you may be wondering what the candidates’ housing plans would mean for the Washington region. Join GGWash’s own Alex Baca at a panel discussion at the GWU’s Gelman Library (2130 H Street NW) from 3:30-5 pm to explore the role of housing policy in the 2020 presidential election and what specific propopsals would mean for our neighborhoods.

Friday, October 25

Learn about the future of autonomous vehicles: Whether you think they are coming in two years or 20 years, we all know that cities need to prepare for the positive and negative impact of autonomous vehicles. This GGWash Forum event at World Resources Institute (10 G Street NE) from 8:30-11 am will include a presentation and discussion of a report prepared by DCST, as well as a panel discussion.

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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.