The time to embrace sustainability in urban planning has never been more pressing. Communities and cities across the globe are in need of skillful planners to help face the challenges of modern urbanization.

We will review how the Sustainable Urban Planning program at George Washington University (GW) is the ideal place to earn a recognized credential in the growing Sustainable Urban Planning field, and gain a highly sought-after skill set for promoting more competitive, inclusive, and ecological cities. This program has been accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).

This interactive online information session is an excellent opportunity to learn about the program curriculum, discuss the application process, and have your questions answered by our Program Director Sandra Whitehead. This event will be from 12 pm to 1 pm Wednesday, August 4. RSVP here.

Can’t make the Information Session? Schedule a call instead, or contact us via LinkedIn or Facebook.

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We’re sharing this event through a sponsored listing agreement with The George Washington 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.

Wednesday, July 28

Trials and triumphs in translation: Planet Word Museum offers a glimpse into how translators communicate ideas from one language to another. This interactive discussion allows participants to “speak with simultaneous translators translating languages such as Spanish, French, Arabic, and local dialects like Kinyarwanda to understand the challenges and surprises of connecting people across language.” The conversation begins at 11 am July 28. Click here to register.

Thursday, July 29

Learn the latest on the 9th Street NW bikeway project: The District Department of Transportation will be providing new information on the 9th Street NW protected bike lane project during an upcoming open house at 4 pm this Thursday. The project would remove one of two northbound travel lanes from 9th Street NW between Massachusetts Avenue NW to Florida Avenue/U Street NW, in order to curb traffic congestion, increase safety, and expand bicycle infrastructure. Click here to register.

Wednesday, August 11

What makes good public policy?: Free the Facts, a nonpartisan organization that provides young people with information on economic and fiscal policies and programs, is hosting a conversation with Dr. Risha Gidwani, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, and an adjunct associate professor at UCLA’s School of Public Health to discuss “how experts evaluate the quality of a public policy.” This event will be from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, August 11, and is free to the public. Click here for more information.

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George Kevin Jordan was GGWash's Editor-in-Chief. He is a proud resident of Hillcrest in DC's Ward 7. He was born and raised in Milwaukee and has written for many publications, most recently the AFRO and about HIV/AIDS issues for TheBody.com.