Here's our roundup of this week's must-read post

Analysis from the Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) finds that the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority's (NVTA) massive highway expansion plans could make the region more car-dependent. Contributor Bill Pugh argues, however, that NVTA and the elected officials that comprise its board have the opportunity this year to change their six-year and other long-term plans to prioritize investment in walkable, transit-oriented communities.

Meanwhile, back in February, the North Woodside Community Association in Silver Spring held a public forum and distributed an online survey about the neighborhood’s orientation toward the proposed Montgomery County Thrive 2050 General Plan. Most noteworthy is that proponents of Thrive outnumbered opponents by a margin of two-to-one.

In DC, a redeveloped Dance Loft on 14 building could deliver a mix of deeply affordable homes, family-sized units, and a provide a permanent home for the Loft's arts and culture center. But opposition from some neighbors threatens the project.

Finally, the 2022 election season kicks into high gear as DC Council candidates submitted answers to GGWash's endorsements questionnaire. Read their responses. And hear what contenders for the Ward 3 DC Council seat had to say about housing, transportation, and land use issues during a recent forum.

--

Northern Virginia highway plans would fuel a massive increase in driving
[link removed]
by Bill Pugh (Guest Contributor) • April 14, 2022

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will make multi-billion dollar decisions this year on the region’s transportation future. Analysis from the Coalition for Smarter Growth finds that the agency’s massive highway expansion plans would fuel increased levels of driving.
What a neighborhood survey can teach about Thrive 2050
[link removed]
by Tony Byrne (Guest Contributor) • April 13, 2022

In February, the North Woodside Community Association in Silver Spring held a public forum and distributed an online survey about the neighborhood’s orientation toward the proposed Montgomery County Thrive 2050 General Plan. Most noteworthy is that proponents of Thrive outnumbered opponents by a margin of two-to-one.
Will affordable housing needs overcome some neighbors’ opposition to Dance Loft on 14?
[link removed]
by Cheryl Cort (Contributor) • April 11, 2022

Op-ed: A proposal to redevelop the Dance Loft on 14 building is a prime example of the kind of affordable housing envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan update.
Read the responses DC Council candidates submitted to our endorsements questionnaire
[link removed]
by Endorsements • April 13, 2022

ELECTION 2022: We’ve posted the responses we received from DC Council candidates to our endorsements questionnaire.
Watch: Ward 3 DC Council candidates’ forum
[link removed]
by Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Executive Director), Alex Baca (DC Policy Director) • April 12, 2022

Ward 3 DC Council candidates took the virtual stage on April 4 to discuss housing, transportation, and land use issues.

JOB POSTING: Freelance with GGWash
[link removed]
Calling all freelancers! Are you a writer interested in exploring how decisions about land use, transportation, and housing shape the world we live in? GGWash is expanding paid writing opportunities for the GGWash publication. We are looking for pitches for explainers, features, historical pieces, and news articles about transportation, housing, land use, and sustainability in the Washington region.


--

Greater Greater Washington
80 M Street SE
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20003
United States

unsubscribe: [link removed]