WMATA is funded…but past this year, future funding remains a difficult issue for the DMVMoves task force. Part 2 in a series on re-legalizing starter homes: North Carolina & Oregon show how smaller housing footprints equal reduced costs. Mike Austin earned our endorsement for the DC Ward 8 special election. Melanie Pincus, our new associate editor, is a walkability fan hailing from Northern Virginia. Some events coming up on the community calendar. GGWash Junctions #6 is here.
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As WMATA’s new budget goes into effect, future funding woes remain
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by Brian Shi • July 1, 2025
WMATA’s $5 billion FY26 budget marks a shift from past doomsday budgets. But risks remain for the region’s transit network as leaders continue the regional funding debate through DMVMoves.
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Where re-legalizing starter homes cut new house prices
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by Payton Chung (Board of Directors) • June 30, 2025
Making it easier to build more, smaller houses would bring down home prices and help bring back the starter home. Part 2 in a series shows how three cities in North Carolina and Oregon have done just that.
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We endorse Mike Austin in the 2025 DC Ward 8 special election
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by Endorsements • July 2, 2025
Austin impressed us with his exceptional grasp of the policy levers that can increase housing supply, appropriate opposition to the use of public funds for a private stadium, and support for bus priority and bike lanes.
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Introducing Melanie Pincus, GGWash’s new associate editor
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by Melanie Pincus (Associate Editor) • July 1, 2025
Hi! I’m Melanie Pincus, and I’m the new associate editor for GGWash. I’m so excited to work with the talented and dedicated team here and to get to know our contributors while supporting GGWash’s advocacy.
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Events: Walking tour covers the history of segregated swimming at the Tidal Basin
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by Tricia Chicka (Communications Fellow) • June 30, 2025
Go on a walking tour to learn more about segregated swimming in the Tidal Basin and how to make the Potomac more accessible. Learn more about the role of micromobility in multi-modal projects in Maryland. Get information on funding walkability projects. Explore strategies cities can take to create affordable living. And more in this week’s events post:
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Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #6
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by BeyondDC • July 2, 2025
Round six of Junctions will put your knowledge of urban and Washington region themes to the test.
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Greater Greater Washington
80 M Street SE
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20003
United States
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