Events: Celebrate GGWash’s readers and writers at happy hour

Celebrate GGWash’s readers and writers at happy hour: Join us for this special happy hour to meet and celebrate the writers and volunteers who make the GGWash publication possible — and the readers who make that work worthwhile. Connect with everyone from Breakfast Links curators to GGWash staff and writers, chat about your favorite stories, and maybe even learn how to become a contributor yourself. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
• Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Location: City State Brewing, 705 Edgewood St NE, Washington DC 20017

Tuesday, October 24:

Meet the author of “Excluded”: Join the YIMBYS of Northern Virginia and Richard Kahlenberg as he unpacks his recently published book Excluded. This book focuses on the history of redlining and segregation dating back to the 20th century. There will be copies of the book and the author available to answer any and all questions. Even if you have not read the book just yet, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the intersections of endemic racial and class discrimination and today’s housing affordability crisis. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
• Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Location: Gables Old Town North 2nd Floor, 525 Montgomery St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Wednesday, October 25:

Ride for commuter safety: All federal government employees are welcomed to show their support for safe commuter routes at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s Federal Workers Bike Ride and Rally this Wednesday, October 25. There will be light refreshments at the end during the rally and speakers to talk about the different ways federal workers can support the building of safe commuter routes. Learn more & RSVP here.

• Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
• Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
• Location: Meet at Cleveland Park Metro Station and finish at Dupont Circle, 3599 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Hear from Veronica Davis about her new book: In Veronica Davis’ new book, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities, Davis sheds light on the inequalities regarding underserved communities in the realm of transportation planning. This Wednesday, October 25, Davis is hosting a webinar explaining the importance of people centered transportation decisions, especially when it comes to training planners and engineers. RSVP here.

• Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
• Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Support pedestrian safety in Fairfax: This Wednesday, October 25, representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) are hosting a community meeting to follow up on current and future pedestrian safety implementations in the Culmore area. This event is a follow up on initiatives made during their meeting last summer. No RSVP needed. Learn more here.

• Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: Bailey’s Elementary School, 6111 Knollwood Dr, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041

Thursday, October 26:

Attend DC Council hearing on cyclist and pedestrian safety: This Thursday, October 26, the DC Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss three bills: the Access to Home Amendment Act of 2023, the Trick-or-Streets Amendment Act of 2023, and the Prioritizing People in Planning Amendment Act of 2023. If you are interested in participating as a public witness, register to testify here. Otherwise, tune in live on the council site, or on channel 13 or 18 on the television. Learn more here.

• Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
• Time: 9:30 am
• Location: Virtual

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