Hi there, 

Wow! What a blast to see so many of you at the Fall Mixer last week. It was the perfect way to welcome Fall. You can check out photos from the night here. Keep reading to learn about ways to engage, including an upcoming webinar about Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and our voter resources to support DC residents at the polls next month. 

Webinar: Transit-oriented development, but make it equitable

Wednesday, October 12, 12:00 PM

Across the country, more and more regions are adopting “equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD)” frameworks, bringing more intentionality to the work to rectify these disparities. What does that mean, and what can we learn from this approach? Join GGWash to learn what efforts are currently underway in the Washington region to make access to housing, jobs, and other benefits of TOD more equitable. This webinar is a chance for readers to learn more directly from experts featured in the series, and will include time for audience Q&A.

Meet friends and neighbors at this month's Ward 1.5 happy hour in DC

Sunday, October 16, 3:00 PM

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 to this month's happy hour! 

Join us for a GGWash readers & writers happy hour

Thursday, October 24, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Join us for this special happy hour to meet and celebrate the writers and volunteers who make the GGWash publication possible — and the readers who make that work worthwhile. Connect with everyone from Breakfast Links curators to our editor-in-chief, chat about your favorite stories, and maybe even learn how to become a contributor yourself.

It's not too late to run for ANC

Are you planning to run as a write-in candidate in your ANC? Please email Alex Baca at [email protected] if you are interested in filling out our questionnaire  or if you have any questions about running for ANC, the questionnaire, or GGWash's endorsement process.

Tell Mayor Bowser K Street Transitway must be a Great Street

We've been down for the K St Transitway since...well, let's just say millennials still counted as young. But the current designs for the project don't match the vision that Mayor Bowser shared in 2019. Sign CSG's letter telling Mayor Bowser that you love DC's bus priority program and it deserves better than the current plans, which eliminates about half of the median tree canopy.

Become a Breakfast Links Curator

We're still looking for a Breakfast Links Curator to help out on Tuesdays! 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. 

Make a plan to vote! Election day is November 8, 2022

DC: Register to vote by October 18 (same day registration is available during early voting and on election day)

Maryland: Register to vote by October 18

Virginia: Register to vote by October 17 ( for the first time, same day registration is available during early voting + on election day)

This interactive tool lets you explore ANC candidates’ views on housing, transportation, and land use

If you’re curious about where candidates running for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) seats in DC’s 2022 general election stand on issues, look no further than our handy interactive tool. 

Putting the “E” in Transit-Oriented Development

The Washington region has been a leader in transit-oriented development (TOD), bringing housing that connects people to transit, jobs, retail, and other vital amenities. But does that mean everyone is reaping the benefits? How does equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) level the playing field? In a limited series, GGWash is exploring the history, current policies, and initiatives to create equitable transit-oriented development in the region.

How DC’s school boundaries shape housing and transportation patterns 

School boundaries and feeder patterns not only shape the lives of children, they affect housing, travel patterns, and can contribute to citywide segregation. Check out this series journalist Abigail Higgins wrote for GGWash, exploring what school boundaries and feeder patterns are, and how they shape our lives. 

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

All the best, 

Kate Jentoft-Herr

Engagement Manager

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