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The UPO’s Equity Forum on Affordable Housing aims to address the pressing issue of housing stability and displacement in DC. The forum brings together various stakeholders, including tenant advocates, legal services providers, and affordable housing finance professionals, to discuss bold actions to support housing stability. Attendees of this event will generate innovative ideas to address the need for deeply affordable housing on a significant scale. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 am
  • Location: First Congregational UCC, 945 G St, NW, DC 20001

Tuesday, May 21:

Help shape Georgetown’s transportation future: Join DDOT and the Georgetown BID for an interactive workshop unveiling final transportation recommendations. Engage with the study team, seek clarity on recommendations, and learn about next steps. Whether you live, work, or visit Georgetown, your input is vital in shaping the community’s transportation future. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference! This event is the third public workshop of its series. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
  • Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O St NW, DC 20007

Wednesday, May 22:

Transit in a time of crisis: Mineta Institute is hosting a webinar to explore the response to transit emergencies like wildfires, earthquakes, or cyber threats. Understand how transportation agencies react and the role of Incident Command System (ICS) in ensuring a uniform response. Join experts to weigh the benefits and challenges of ICS training for transportation supervisors and staff and enhance your understanding of emergency response best practices in the industry. Attendees of this event can earn .75 professional development hours (PDH) Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom

Thursday, May 23:

Help refurbish donated bicycles: Join Vélocity Bicycle Cooperative at The Warehouse to refurbish donated bicycles next Monday. This is a great way to improve your bicycle mechanic skills, as no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Take the opportunity to get hands-on experience as well as help clean up and organize the space at this volunteer run community event. There are a limited number of spots available, so sign up before they’re all gone. These are weekly events. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
  • Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: The Warehouse, 1502 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Saturday, May 26:

Remove invasive plants in Rock Creek Park: Invasive plants are a major threat to our fragile forests, and stopping their spread helps allow for a thriving native understory. Join Rock Creek Conservancy (RCC) and the National Park Service for this invasive plant removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park at Normanstone Mini-Oasis. Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Normanstone Mini-Oasis, 2825 Normanstone Dr NW, DC 20008

Save the Date:

March with Greater Greater Washington (GGWash) and other friends in the 2024 Capital Pride Parade during the afternoon of Saturday, June 8! We’ll celebrate the many contributions queer people have made to equitable urbanism in our region. Read this article by the fantastic Wyatt Gordon, to get excited about queer urbanism, and then come celebrate Pride with us. This is a family-friendly event — kids are welcomed! Learn more & RSVP here.

  • Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Meetup location TBD

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Maya Hopkins was an Engagement Intern at GGWash. She grew up in Gaithersburg, MD and graduated from The University of Maryland, College Park. She has a degree in both Operations Management & Business Analytics and Information Systems with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. Maya is proud to call the DMV metro area her home and is interested in using her degree to improve the quality of life of her DMV neighbors in any way possible.