Events: Join GGWash for our March meetup

EventsBy Maya Hopkins (Former Engagement Intern) March 18, 2024

Image by Kyle Gradinger licensed under Creative Commons.

GGWash hosts bimonthly meet-ups at Grand Duchess in Adams Morgan. Join this month’s meetup on the 24th from 3:00 - 5:00 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. Learn more & RSVP here.

Tuesday, March 19:

Hear from trailblazers in transportation: Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Mineta Transportation Institute at their virtual panel with women transportation leaders in the academic, public, private, and nonprofit sector held every Tuesday in March. This week’s webinar features guest Jannet Walker-Ford, the senior vice president & national transit and rail business leader at Williams Sale Partnership (WSP) USA. Walker-Ford will share her personal narrative and insights into balancing assertiveness and emotional intelligence in the industry. Attendees of this event can earn .5 professional development hours (PDH). Learn more & RSVP here.

Wednesday, March 20:

Explore emerging real estate trends: Urban Land Institute and PwC are hosting a webinar to launch their Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Global Outlook report that highlights global challenges and opportunities facing real estate through an occupier demand perspective. As structural factors continue to change rapidly, explore the evolving investment strategies made in response. Learn more & RSVP here.

Thursday, March 21:

Learn about analytical efforts to track housing policies: Join the Urban Institute in a collective effort to enhance housing production and affordability in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region by exploring the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT). This seminar will discuss the impact of the 2024 HIT release on tracking policies across jurisdictions and how these policies aim to protect residents from discrimination and displacement through production and preservation outcomes. Learn more & RSVP here.

Saturday, March 23:

Attend a Metrobus numbered adventure: Transit Enthusiasts of DC hosts a variety of events about all things transit including presentations, debates, and transit field trips. This Tuesday, they are hosting a Metrobus journey through all seven numbered routes- 30s through 90s- in sequence. These numbered routes are roughly 90 years old, and resemble similar routes to streetcars. After the expedition, the group will gather at Union Station food court to enjoy lunch and compare notes. Learn more & RSVP here.

Sunday, March 24 (updated date):

Books and Blossoms: Hill Family Biking is teaming up with DC Public Library for a family-friendly bike ride from Eastern Market Metro Plaza to the stunning new SW Library for a special story time and Cherry Blossom peeping opportunities all along the route during expected peak bloom! All are welcome. Learn more & RSVP here.

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Save the date for GGWash’s Sweet Sixteen: GGWash turns sixteen this year! But we won’t be getting our driver’s license any time soon. Instead, we’re throwing a party to celebrate all the wonderful people who show up every day to help make this region great. With 16 years of progress to celebrate and big dreams for the future, we invite you to join us at our Sweet Sixteen! Learn more & RSVP here.

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