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"Bumps Ahead" and sunset over downtown Silver Spring. Photo by Dan Reed.
Hi there,
In uncertain times like this, it can be difficult to know what to do next. While there are plenty of causes that folks can put energy into, the team at GGWash are continuing to work towards better housing, transportation and land use in our region and making opportunities for others to participate.
On that note, please join us on this Wednesday, March 5th for a housing advocacy day in Maryland! [[link removed]] Greater Greater Washington, Coalition for Smarter Growth, and Montgomery for All are joining forces to provide a day of learning and action. Find out more and sign up below.
It's also important to find fun and camaraderie in such times. TranspoBINGO [[link removed]] is happening right now and is the perfect way to make advocacy into a meaningful game. There is still time to participate in advance of the Active Transit Social [[link removed]] on Thursday, March 6 at Metrobar.
More to come in the months ahead! Read on to learn more.
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Upcoming Events
Maryland Housing Advocacy Day [[link removed]]
Wednesday, March 5, 9:00am–1:00pm
Annapolis City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD [[link removed]]
Help make a difference! Join Greater Greater Washington, Coalition for Smarter Growth, and Montgomery for All in Annapolis for a Housing Advocacy Day.
This is a crucial time to share our stories about why abundant, affordable housing matters to Marylanders, and ask our elected leaders to take action. No previous state legislature experience required—we'll train you in everything you need to know to be an effective advocate for sustainable, inclusive housing policy!
Join us at Annapolis City Hall at 9:00 am for coffee and donuts, and we'll go over what to expect and how you can most effectively communicate with your legislators. Then, we'll head over to the House and Senate and meet with representatives from Montgomery County and Prince George's County to advocate for key housing legislation [[link removed]] including:
* Governor Moore's Housing for Jobs Act (HB 503/SB 430)
* The Transit-Oriented Development Reform Act of 2025 (HB 80/SB 190)
* The Transportation and Climate Alignment Act (HB 84/SB 395)
* More homes and more classrooms (HB 38)
* A land-value tax for rail stations (HB 330/SB 472)
* Legalizing single-stair residential buildings (HB 489/SB 436)
RSVP [[link removed]] to let us know you'll be there!
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TranspoBINGO is happening now!
See what events [[link removed]] are up on the board and learn more about the rules here [[link removed]].
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TranspoBINGO 2025: Active Transit Social [[link removed]]
Thursday, March 6, 6:00pm
Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC [[link removed]]
Join us on March 6, 2025, for a fun, social evening as we wrap up the week of #TranspoBINGO [[link removed]]!
It’s not just about drinks—this is a chance to meet fellow players, share your experiences, and discuss how we can continue to advocate for better, more inclusive public transportation. Whether you’ve marked off a few squares or completed the whole board, we can’t wait to hear your stories and celebrate the collective effort to shape the future of transit.
See you there to socialize, reflect, and connect with the community working for positive change in our public spaces and transportation systems! RSVP here [[link removed]].
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Registration is open! Smart Growth America’s Equity Summit 2025 [[link removed]]
Wednesday, March 26, 2025–Thursday, March 27, 9:00am–5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC [[link removed]]
Whether you’re working on the ground in your community, influencing policy at the state or national level, or seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges, this event will provide the tools, connections, and inspiration to keep moving equity forward—even when the path isn’t easy. Stay tuned for more information on speakers, panels, and workshops. Featuring keynote speaker, Jerusalem Demsas. Register here [[link removed]].
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Get Involved
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, and perhaps in this very email.
Do we have the right address for you? [[link removed]]
We periodically ask you to confirm your address so that we can reach out to you about specific housing developments, transportation projects, volunteer opportunities, electoral work, or any other number of other things that are relevant because you live close to where they're happening. Check what we've got on file here [[link removed]] and update it if it's not correct.
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ICYMI
Do Something: The week of February 25, 2025 [[link removed]]
This week on Do Something: the Comp Plan is finally here; join us for lobby day in Annapolis; and a win for affordable housing in Arlington.
Our February 2025 DC Comprehensive Plan office hours, recapped [[link removed]]
The District is about to fully rewrite its Comprehensive Plan. Here’s our overview of the current Comp Plan, and some of our predictions for the rewrite, as discussed in our office hours earlier this week.
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See you out there!
All the Best,
Tricia Chicka
Communications Fellow
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