A yard sign calling for exclusionary zoning in Montgomery County by Dan Reed used with permission.

Richard Kahlenberg’s new book, Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don’t See, is an indictment of America’s housing policy that reveals the social engineering underlying our segregation by economic class, the social and political fallout that result, and what we can do about it.

Join Montgomery for All and Ward3Vision at Politics & Prose on Friday, July 14 for a talk on this new book, moderated by journalist Jerusalem Demsas. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Friday, July 14, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Meeting at a local restaurant near Politics & Prose (register for more information)

Tuesday, July 11:

Discuss the future of road safety in Montgomery County: The Action Committee for Transit (ACT) has a vision of a Montgomery County where it is easier to travel and more pleasant to live—a county built for people and not for automobiles. ACT’s monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. This month’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11 will be joined by County Councilmember, Andrew Friedson, to discuss the future of road safety in Montgomery County. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
  • Time: 7:30 pm
  • Location: Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

Wednesday, July 12:

Learn about the role of grid-interactive, high-performance buildings in reducing carbon emissions: Buildings account for almost 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and there is growing pressure on the real estate industry to optimize building performance through grid connectivity to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

Join the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and their expert panel in exploring the benefits of incorporating grid interactivity and energy efficiency interventions into buildings for decarbonization toward net zero. This webinar will delve into success stories, lessons learned, and specific interventions for optimizing building system operations, integrating distributed energy resources, creating and capitalizing on utility demand response capacity, and incorporating EV charging for more efficient, cost-effective, and broadly, more sustainable buildings. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom

Saturday, July 15:

Join the summer cycling fun on a community group ride for teens: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), NOYS, and Girls in Gear invite all ages 14 through 18 to participate in their community bike ride through Anacostia Park, ending with food and drinks at Lincoln Park. If you would like to participate, but need a bike and/or helmet, WABA is able to provide them for you. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
  • Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Lincoln Park, 11th & E Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC

Sunday, July 16:

Talk upzoning on U Street at GGWash’s July Ward 1.5 meet-up: GGWash hosts monthly Ward 1.5 meet-ups at Grand Duchess in Adams Morgan. Join this month’s meetup on the 16th from 3 - 5 pm to meet others who want to see more affordable housing, fewer trips by car, and the land-use regulations necessary to support the above—plus, hear what GGWash is working on, particularly in northwest DC, and what you can do to get involved.

This month, we’ll give some updates on the 1617 U Street upzoning (ZC 23-02). Although these conversations will focus mainly on Wards 1 and 2, anyone interested in civic engagement should feel free to attend. This event is organized and planned by GGWash volunteers. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
  • Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Grand Duchess, 2337 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Tuesday, July 18:

Learn what’s next for the MBT: Construction on the long-awaited Fort Totten to Takoma section of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) is scheduled to commence this summer. Upon completion, the entire MBT will run 8 miles from Union Station in the District to Silver Spring in Maryland. The addition of the Fort Totten to Takoma section will serve as an important transportation route that connects homes, work, and play in those areas to other areas of the region.

Join the District Department of Transportation for a virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 18 to discuss the status of the project, and any updates on key features and milestones. No RSVP necessary. Learn more here.

  • Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Virtual via WebEx

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Karly Meyer was an Engagement Fellow at Greater Greater Washington. She was a student at George Washington University majoring in Public Health with minors in Sustainability and Biology. Karly discovered her interests in urban planning and active transportation while studying sustainable development in Copenhagen, Denmark. She grew up in Exeter, New Hampshire and used to live in Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC.

Jacy Heidorn was an Engagement Fellow at GGWash. She grew up in Alstead, New Hampshire before moving to Foggy Bottom in Washington, D.C. to attend undergrad at George Washington University. She graduated with a BA in Geography and is interested in working in fields that tie together urban land use and transportation planning with environmental and public health.