Hi there, 

On this sweltering August day, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of a webinar we're hosting later this month that's a must for anyone who cares about the impact of extreme heat in our region.

Read more below, register, and take a look at the other events coming up.

Webinar: Extreme Heat: Adaptation strategies for cities in a changing climate

Recent heat waves across the globe have smashed temperature records and endangered millions in what is likely to be one of the cooler summers in our lifetimes; it is apparent that cities must implement better cooling strategies. Join GGWash for a conversation with local experts about how our region can adapt to climate change in order to equitably mitigate the impacts of extreme heat. This webinar will include time for audience Q&A.

When: 12:00-1:00pm on Wednesday, August 24

Speakers:

Erin Gomez, Anacostia Riverkeeper

Jeremy Hoffman, Science Museum of Virginia

Additional speakers TBA

August 11: Join us for a happy hour in Prince George's County

Join GGWash on Thursday, August 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 at Denizens in Riverdale Park for one of several happy hours we are hosting across the region this summer. Come hang out with GGWash staff and meet other GGWash friends based in Prince George's County. 

August 14: Meet fellow DC urbanists at a Ward 1.5 happy hour

Civic engagement can be both rewarding and frustrating, but it should never be lonely. If you're looking to connect with other folks--especially in Wards 1 and 2--who think neighbors are nicer than neighborhood character and that cities should be for people, not for cars, come out on Sunday, August 14 at 3pm for a happy hour at Exiles! 

Become a Breakfast Links Curator

We're still looking for a Breakfast Links Curator to help out on Thursdays! These superstar volunteers kickstart each day at GGWash, working with our editors to select six to 10 engaging stories that provide a snapshot of recent local urbanist news. 

Keep Upper Beach Drive closed to cars

The National Park Service recently announced it would be reopening upper Beach Drive to cars seasonally, citing concerns that the lack of cars made it easier for people and their dogs to access fragile parts of the park, and that closing the part of the park to cars made it harder for people to commute by driving. NPS is encouraging people to review the Environmental Assessment (check out pages 6-9 to learn what was evaluated) and share comments through August 11.

Thank you so much for all you do for our region! 

All the best, 

Kate Jentoft-Herr

Engagement Manager 

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