Events: Walk and learn about the design choices shaping Rosslyn

When you’re out and about, do you find yourself contemplating how sidewalks, land use, and street connectivity influence your experience and enjoyment of public spaces? If so, make sure to RSVP to WalkArlington’s upcoming “Walk and Learn” focused on street design in Rosslyn on Wednesday, May, 25 from 5:30 - 6:45pm.

On this walk, which leaves from the Rosslyn Metro station, transportation engineer Dan Nabors will use real-world examples to contextualize the planning, engineering, and design choices that are shaping Rossyln. Dan is the Assistant Bureau Chief for Arlington County’s Transportation Engineering and Operations Bureau and a dynamic speaker who is great at breaking down complicated topics, so come ready to have fun and learn. He’ll be joined by staff from the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), who have collaborated with him on several recent projects. Check out the Eventbrite page to learn more!

Thursday, May 26

Learn how state policy informs local revitalization efforts: State laws and policies have a powerful impact on cities’ ability to mount successful and equitable revitalization efforts. In his latest report, urban policy expert Alan Mallach tackles how state policies drive local revitalization outcomes, highlighting the central role of state laws, policies, and resource allocations in defining the framework for cities’ efforts for equitable revitalization. On Thursday, May 26 at 12:00 pm, join the Center for Community Progress for a webinar exploring how state laws and policies affect local attempts to revitalize problem properties. Learn more and register here.

Sunday, May 29

How do local artists view the DC area? Exposed DC is excited to partner with Lost Origins Gallery to present the 16th annual Exposed DC Photography Show in an outdoor installation in Mount Pleasant opening on May 29. The show features 38 images that were taken by local photographers and selected from a contest for their unique perspective of the DC metro area. The exhibition will be on view at Lost Origins Outside located along the exterior wall of Ellē restaurant at 3221 Mt Pleasant St NW through July 24.

Wednesday, June 1

Hoping to buy a home? The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency is hosting its first homebuyers’ seminar back in person since before the pandemic, which will take place at 6:00pm at the DC Housing Finance Agency on Florida Avenue.

Alexis Vining of Homeside Financial and Blake Bozeman of Compass Legacy will join DCHFA Business Development Manager Bill Milko to walk you through the homebuying process from credit repair to pre-approval to closing day! At this event you’ll learn about a variety of financial assistance programs that can get you over the hurdles of homeownership and into the DC home of your dreams. You can learn more and register here.

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