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September 20, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Electric switch - Greater Greater Washington

Electric switch - Greater Greater Washington WMATA set out a timeline to electrify its buses. A DC Council roundtable asks: why not sooner? By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 17, 2021 Metro plans to fully convert its fleet to electric…

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September 18, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Just two weeks until our Fall Mixer! Do you have your tickets yet?

Bring your friends and family and join us from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021 for a great time at Metrobar!     Hi Friend,   Our Fall Mixer is less than two we…

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September 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A call for action - Greater Greater Washington

A call for action - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts This week, in the wake of a tragedy, GGWash Executive Director Chelsea Allinger, alongside leadership from WABA and DC Families for Safe Streets, wrote a letter urging DD…

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September 17, 2021 at 1:17 PM

A missing link - Greater Greater Washington

A missing link - Greater Greater Washington Every block matters in the fight for safer streets and the climate By Amber Gove (Guest Contributor) • September 16, 2021 One block can make the difference between a safe bike network and retrenching DC’s…

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September 16, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Extending the streetery - Greater Greater Washington

Extending the streetery - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: Arlington wants to make outdoor dining last By Latisha Johnson (Contributor) • September 16, 2021 Arlington explores ways to make outdoor dining permanent Arlington County is study…

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September 15, 2021 at 3:25 PM

The cost of traffic violence - Greater Greater Washington

The cost of traffic violence - Greater Greater Washington Traffic violence wreaks havoc on our city and its residents. But it doesn’t have to. By Chelsea Allinger (Executive Director), Kristin Frontiera (Guest Contributor), Christy Kwan (Guest Contrib…

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September 14, 2021 at 1:57 PM

How COVID-19 rental assistance programs are going - Greater Greater Washington

How COVID-19 rental assistance programs are going - Greater Greater Washington Emergency rental programs throughout the region have varying levels of success By Joshua Montgomery-Patt (Intern) • September 13, 2021 Rental assistance programs have pr…

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September 13, 2021 at 1:08 PM

The redistricting shuffle begins - Greater Greater Washington

The redistricting shuffle begins - Greater Greater Washington Public hearing on DC redistricting set for end of September By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 10, 2021 The redistricting process is getting into full swing in DC with a pu…

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September 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Metro tries not to get its signals crossed - Greater Greater Washington

Metro tries not to get its signals crossed - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Metro hasn't had automatic train control in over a decade, but the agency has made some moves toward bringing it back. At the same time, it's con…

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September 10, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Mixed signals - Greater Greater Washington

Mixed signals - Greater Greater Washington Still working on train automation, Metro moves toward new signaling system By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • September 9, 2021 Metro was built with Automatic Train Operation in mind, but the sys…

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September 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Our Fall Mixer is just 3 weeks away: don't forget to buy your tickets!

Bring your friends and family and join us from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021, for a great time at Metrobar!     Hi Friend,   As the days grow shorter and the …

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September 9, 2021 at 1:29 PM

The greener way to manage stormwater - Greater Greater Washington

The greener way to manage stormwater - Greater Greater Washington “Green infrastructure” for clean water shows its worth in DC By Oscar Perry Abello (Next City) • September 8, 2021 A small number of cities, including DC, are starting to embrace “gr…

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September 8, 2021 at 2:18 PM

Speed caps and geofencing, but for cars - Greater Greater Washington

Speed caps and geofencing, but for cars - Greater Greater Washington What if drivers had to obey scooter laws? By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • September 7, 2021 It seems like there’s a news story every other day about an exciting new traffic law aime…

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September 7, 2021 at 1:50 PM

What sprawl means for our carbon footprint - Greater Greater Washington

What sprawl means for our carbon footprint - Greater Greater Washington This map shows why recent housing construction patterns are troubling news for the climate By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • September 3, 2021 The past three decades have …

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September 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Build affordable housing... just build it somewhere else - Greater Greater Washington

Build affordable housing... just build it somewhere else - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Residents of a well-off Silver Spring neighborhood are supportive of affordable housing... as long as it's built elsewhere, not in …

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September 3, 2021 at 1:22 PM

Big dreams for the Blue Line - Greater Greater Washington

Big dreams for the Blue Line - Greater Greater Washington Prince George’s outlines plans for transit-oriented development along the Blue Line By Ethan Goffman (Contributor) • September 2, 2021 Prince George’s County wants to turn four stops along t…

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September 2, 2021 at 1:33 PM

A better alternative for Prince George's redistricting - Greater Greater Washington

A better alternative for Prince George's redistricting - Greater Greater Washington Prince George’s redistricting proposal could harm some communities. So what’s the alternative? By DW Rowlands (Contributor), Bradley Heard (Contributor) • September 1,…

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September 1, 2021 at 1:43 PM

Yes In Their Back Yard - Greater Greater Washington

Yes In Their Back Yard  - Greater Greater Washington Some residents of a rich MoCo neighborhood suggest other places where cheaper homes can go By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • August 31, 2021 As Montgomery County combats a housing crisis, some resi…

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August 31, 2021 at 1:49 PM

The stakes for Prince George's redistricting - Greater Greater Washington

The stakes for Prince George's redistricting - Greater Greater Washington Who holds the power in Prince George’s County depends on how its boundaries are drawn By DW Rowlands (Contributor), Bradley Heard (Contributor) • August 30, 2021 This article…

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August 30, 2021 at 1:33 PM

Climate-friendly projects stalled by... environmental review? - Greater Greater Washington

Climate-friendly projects stalled by... environmental review? - Greater Greater Washington National links: Environmental review is stalling transit projects By Jeff Wood (Contributor) • August 27, 2021 Environmental regulations are supposed to help…

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August 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM

I beg to differ - Greater Greater Washington

I beg to differ  - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Want to cross the street? At 78 crosswalks in Arlington, you'll no longer be able to do so without pressing a button as the county rolls back the automatic pedestrian phas…

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August 27, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Public housing, private sector - Greater Greater Washington

Public housing, private sector - Greater Greater Washington Why privatization has become the public housing solution du jour By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • August 26, 2021 Here is how the public sector shifted responsibility for offering “…

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August 26, 2021 at 1:42 PM

All housing construction isn't created equal - Greater Greater Washington

All housing construction isn't created equal - Greater Greater Washington Where the region is building housing, and what it means for the climate By Jenny Schuetz (Brookings), Matt Ring (Brookings) • August 25, 2021 The region offers a useful lens …

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August 25, 2021 at 1:48 PM

A change to Metro's control center - Greater Greater Washington

A change to Metro's control center - Greater Greater Washington Metro makes a big change to how it controls its trains By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • August 24, 2021 Like the control tower at the airport, Metro has control centers tha…

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August 24, 2021 at 1:25 PM

How did the chicken cross the road? He had to press a button first - Greater Greater Washington

How did the chicken cross the road? He had to press a button first - Greater Greater Washington Arlington to pedestrians: beg for us By Stephen Repetski (Editorial Board Alum) • August 23, 2021 Arlington County is rolling back 78 automatic pedestri…

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August 23, 2021 at 1:39 PM

There's a new population density sheriff in town - Greater Greater Washington

There's a new population density sheriff in town  - Greater Greater Washington When it comes to population density, the region has a new neighborhood champ By Payton Chung (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • August 20, 2021 What does the US …

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August 21, 2021 at 1:22 PM

The region is growing, 2020 census data reveals. But where? - Greater Greater Washington

The region is growing, 2020 census data reveals. But where?  - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Last week, the US Census Bureau dropped redistricting data from the 2020 census. What does this new info tell us about the regi…

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August 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM

New at GGWash: Join our board, snag tickets to our Fall Mixer, and more!

Find out whats been going on with GGWash this summer     What's new at GGWash Whew, it's been a busy summer! We welcomed our new Executive Director, are working on lots of program planning and fundraising, recently launc…

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August 20, 2021 at 3:08 PM

What it means to maintain the status quo - Greater Greater Washington

What it means to maintain the status quo  - Greater Greater Washington We must confront the status quo in Montgomery County housing decisions By Mike English (Guest Contributor) • August 19, 2021 As people make up their minds about Montgomery Count…

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August 19, 2021 at 2:46 PM

2020 census numbers show how the region has changed - Greater Greater Washington

2020 census numbers show how the region has changed  - Greater Greater Washington 2020 census numbers show where our region is growing and where it isn’t By DW Rowlands (Contributor) • August 18, 2021 Last Thursday, the US Census Bureau released th…

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August 18, 2021 at 3:13 PM

How GGWash is doing, and how you can help - Greater Greater Washington

How GGWash is doing, and how you can help - Greater Greater Washington Here’s an update on GGWash’s 2021 budget, and how you can help By Chelsea Allinger (Executive Director) • August 17, 2021 Here’s an overview of Greater Greater Washington’s curr…

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August 17, 2021 at 3:09 PM

What if the Virginia Railway Express worked more like Metro? - Greater Greater Washington

What if the Virginia Railway Express worked more like Metro? - Greater Greater Washington Could VRE operate more like a second Metro? By Wyatt Gordon (The Virginia Mercury ) • August 16, 2021 Some regional leaders are questioning whether the future…

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August 16, 2021 at 2:53 PM

A pilot program offering flexible "shallow subsidies" to some DC families shows early signs of success - Greater Greater Washington

A pilot program offering flexible "shallow subsidies" to some DC families shows early signs of success - Greater Greater Washington A pilot program offering “flexible subsidies” to DC renters shows promise By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • August…

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August 14, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Montgomery County looks beyond the single-family home - Greater Greater Washington

Montgomery County looks beyond the single-family home - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Housing prices are through the roof in Montgomery County, and officials are looking at a fix: allowing duplexes, triplexes, and other …

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August 13, 2021 at 1:20 PM

How is DC like your in-laws? - Greater Greater Washington

How is DC like your in-laws? - Greater Greater Washington Got boundary issues? So does DC. By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • August 12, 2021 DC is gearing up for an accelerated redistricting season as the Census Bureau prepares to release loca…

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August 12, 2021 at 1:23 PM

How trails affect bicyclist safety - Greater Greater Washington

How trails affect bicyclist safety - Greater Greater Washington A study reveals the role trails can play in bicyclist safety By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • August 11, 2021 One study found that Arlington’s pre-COVID investments into active transporta…

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August 11, 2021 at 1:41 PM

A crisis of condominiums - Greater Greater Washington

A crisis of condominiums - Greater Greater Washington Are America’s condos having a midlife crisis? By Carolyn Gallaher (Contributor) • August 10, 2021 As many of America’s condominiums hit middle age, most are in need of some major repairs. So wha…

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August 10, 2021 at 6:30 PM

It's a party and you're invited!

    Dear Friend,   It's been a while, but after more than a year of isolation and some big changes at Greater Greater Washington, we are ready to meet, greet, and have som…

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August 10, 2021 at 2:26 PM

The Upright Scooters Brigade - Greater Greater Washington

The Upright Scooters Brigade - Greater Greater Washington Can I kick(stand) it? Yes you can. By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • August 9, 2021 Mobility company Lime announced last week it is changing up the kickstand on its latest generatio…

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August 9, 2021 at 1:23 PM

Some housing challenges need state intervention - Greater Greater Washington

Some housing challenges need state intervention - Greater Greater Washington Here are the housing challenges Virginia’s next governor will have to face By Jenny Schuetz (Brookings ) • August 6, 2021 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond had o…

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August 7, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Does this climate plan go far enough? - Greater Greater Washington

Does this climate plan go far enough? - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Montgomery County has released a "climate action plan," a roadmap to reducing fossil fuel emissions in order to slow climate change. But some activist…

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August 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM

The advocates are happy - Greater Greater Washington

The advocates are happy - Greater Greater Washington Homelessness advocates celebrate DC’s budget as a win By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • August 5, 2021 Advocates for ending homelessness in DC are celebrating the budget the DC Council passe…

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August 5, 2021 at 1:08 PM

Public housing was built on a shaky foundation - Greater Greater Washington

Public housing was built on a shaky foundation - Greater Greater Washington How public housing was destined to fail By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • August 4, 2021 While the US public housing system may have started off with the intention of…

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August 4, 2021 at 1:54 PM

What parking spaces want to be when they grow up - Greater Greater Washington

What parking spaces want to be when they grow up - Greater Greater Washington Parking spaces to parklets: PARK(ing) Day is back this September By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • August 3, 2021 If you’ve ever looked at a parking space and dreame…

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August 3, 2021 at 1:35 PM

Is MoCo all bark, no bite on climate? - Greater Greater Washington

Is MoCo all bark, no bite on climate? - Greater Greater Washington MoCo’s climate plan has ambitious goals, but advocates worry it lacks teeth By Ethan Goffman (Contributor) • August 2, 2021 In June, Montgomery County released its official roadmap …

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August 2, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Baltimore's electric el - Greater Greater Washington

Baltimore's electric el - Greater Greater Washington Did Baltimore have the first electric el? By DW Rowlands (Contributor) • July 30, 2021 A while back I wrote about Baltimore’s Guilford Avenue el, which opened to electric streetcars in May 1893. …

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July 31, 2021 at 1:02 PM

A tale of two circulators - Greater Greater Washington

A tale of two circulators - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts After 11 years, Baltimore's Charm City Circulator has come away with some lessons. Now as Towson prepares to launch its own circulator, those lessons will come in…

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July 30, 2021 at 1:14 PM

Join our board! - Greater Greater Washington

Join our board! - Greater Greater Washington We want YOU for GGWash’s board By Tracy Hadden Loh (Board of Directors) • July 29, 2021 Greater Greater Washington is growing its Board of Directors and looking for new members. Could you be one of them?…

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July 29, 2021 at 1:33 PM

Can this rule change make Metro safer? - Greater Greater Washington

Can this rule change make Metro safer? - Greater Greater Washington Would temporary bans after sex offenses make Metro safer? By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • July 28, 2021 Metro’s board is considering a policy that would temporarily ban peop…

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July 28, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Maryland circulators come full circle - Greater Greater Washington

Maryland circulators come full circle - Greater Greater Washington The lessons Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator can teach the Towson Loop By Alex Holt (Contributor) • July 27, 2021 Baltimore’s Charm City Circulator has been around for more than a …

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