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Wow! As you'll see below, we've got a lot happening this month. With the support of the 565 recurring donors who make up the GGWash Neighborhood, our recurring donor program, we're making our region more dense, affordable, and inclusive. We're making our streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable users. Change is happening and there is much more to come -- but only with your help. To keep this momentum going, we've set a goal of welcoming 50 new neighbors to the Neighborhood by the end of October.
We're looking for 39 people to join the 11 who have already jumped on board: please join today. Most readers contribute $10 per month, but membership in the GGWash Neighborhood starts at just $5 per month—and it adds up to big impact. |
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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 Tuesday, October 25, 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.
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It's not too late to run for an Advisory Neighborhood CommissionSeat
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 the Coalition for Smarter Growth'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)
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| Thank you so much for all you do for our region! All the best, Kate Jentoft-Herr Engagement Manager |
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P.S. What a blast to see so many of you at the Fall Mixer. It was the perfect way to welcome Fall. You can check out photos from the night here. |
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