Hi there,
We had a great deal of fun at our Spring Gala last week. Thanks to everyone who showed up to join us on Tuesday, April 29. Everyone looked great, and you can see for yourself at our Spring Gala photo gallery here [[link removed]] . See even more pictures at our Facebook page [[link removed]] .

Coming up next: Dan Reed and Kai Hall are organizing our next Planners of Color Happy Hour on Thursday, May 15 at Shanklin Hall on 18th Street.

Want to work for us? Of course you do! We need a part-time Operations and Administration Associate. Learn how to apply in the Work For Us section.

And more, below.

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Upcoming Events

Planners of Color Spring Happy Hour [[link removed]]
Thursday, May 15, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Shanklin Hall, 2325 18th St NW, DC [[link removed]]
We’ll be hosting our fifth Planners of Color meet-up on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Shanklin Hall (NOT Franklin Hall), a Black-owned gathering space on 18th Street.
Connect with a diverse community of planners, advocates, and planning-adjacent professionals. If you feel you belong in this space, you do belong in this space, and we welcome you. You also don’t need to be an urban planner to attend. Just share our vision of a Washington region where housing is abundant and affordable, it’s safe and easy to get around without a car, and land use decisions prioritize racial, social, and environmental justice.
We will be sharing the space with the National Black MBA Association, which will also be hosting a happy hour for their members. Register here [[link removed]] .

Capitol Hill Meet-up [[link removed]]
Thursday, May 22, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Maketto, 1351 H St NE, DC [[link removed]]
Join us for drinks and community on H St! We’ll connect with other folks who think that cities should be for people, not for cars, and who want to see more housing, more affordable housing, and the land-use regulations necessary to support the above—plus, hear what GGWash is working on, and what you can do to get involved. Chat about the latest on RFK (see our most recent coverage here). [[link removed]] [[link removed]] Families are welcomed and encouraged to attend. We’ll have some crafts and games on hand for our younger guests. Register here [[link removed]] .

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Work For Us

Operations and Administration Associate (Part-Time) [[link removed]]
GGWash is hiring a part-time Operations and Administration Associate to help administer and guide a diverse range of functions to support the smooth operations of this small nonprofit organization. This position is the right fit for an organized, detail-oriented professional with some prior administrative, customer-support, or operations experience. Learn more here [[link removed]] .

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Get Involved

Early plug: World Pride Parade with GGWash [[link removed]]
March with GGWash and other friends in the 2025 World Pride Parade during the afternoon of Saturday, June 7! We'll celebrate the many contributions queer people have made to equitable urbanism in our region. Check out our Gayer Gayer Washington collection [[link removed]] (which includes a link to buy our pride edition T-shirt), get excited about queer urbanism, and then come celebrate Pride with us! Register here [[link removed]] to keep up-to-date on meeting location and time, as well as learn about an upcoming sign-making date.

Submit to our Community Calendar [[link removed]]
Have a great event in the DMV that aligns with our focus on transportation, land use, and housing? Submit it to our calendar using this form [[link removed]] . Your event may end up in a future events post.

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ICYMI

Check out our Spring Gala photos [[link removed]]
Lookin' good GGWash! Pics, so you know it happened: our Spring Gala was a blast this year.

Do Something: The week of April 28, 2025 [[link removed]]
This week on Do Something: DC fumbles on the stadium deal; tell all your friends (to fill out the Comp Plan survey); another Marc Elrich veto bites the dust; and Northern Virginia’s big bus plans.

See you out there!
All the best,
Tricia Chicka
Communications Fellow

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