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September 10, 2019 at 1:46 PM

A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working - Greater Greater Washington

A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working - Greater Greater Washington A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working By Maia Brown (Street Sense Media) • September 9, 2019…
  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 1:48 PM

The region urgently needs more homes. Why not adopt housing targets—with teeth? - Greater Greater Washington

The region urgently needs more homes. Why not adopt housing targets—with teeth? - Greater Greater Washington The region urgently needs more homes. Why not adopt housing targets—with teeth? By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • September 6, 2019 …
  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
September 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM

The damage done to cities by freeways is not a game. Well, it is in this video - Greater Greater Washington

The damage done to cities by freeways is not a game. Well, it is in this video - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Choose your own adventure this week. Will be it parks or parking lots in Reston? How about public spaces and safety or …
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September 6, 2019 at 1:32 PM

The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and 37 parking spots stand in the way of a Louisiana Avenue bike lane - Greater Greater Washington

The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and 37 parking spots stand in the way of a Louisiana Avenue bike lane - Greater Greater Washington 37 parking spots stand in the way of a Louisiana Avenue bike lane By David Cranor (Contributor) • September 5, 2019 The f…
  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
September 5, 2019 at 5:50 PM

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Support GGWash by joining the Neighborhood Membership starts at just $5/month View this email in your browser GGWash has thrived for over 10 years thanks to the enthusiasm of our readers. It also takes staff time and o…
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September 5, 2019 at 1:38 PM

A deputy mayor on the WMATA board could improve DC and Metro coordination - Greater Greater Washington

A deputy mayor on the WMATA board could improve DC and Metro coordination - Greater Greater Washington A deputy mayor on the WMATA board could improve DC and Metro coordination By David Alpert (Executive Director) • September 4, 2019 Lucinda Babers…
  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
September 4, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Will Reston have communities and parks at its Metro stations, or parking lots? - Greater Greater Washington

Will Reston have communities and parks at its Metro stations, or parking lots? - Greater Greater Washington Will Reston have communities and parks at its Metro stations, or parking lots? By Canaan Merchant (Elections Committee) • September 3, 2019 …
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September 3, 2019 at 1:34 PM

On the Capital Crescent Trail, there’s a battle between safety and motorist entitlement - Greater Greater Washington

On the Capital Crescent Trail, there’s a battle between safety and motorist entitlement - Greater Greater Washington On the Capital Crescent Trail, there’s a battle between safety and motorist entitlement By Ben Ross (Contributor) • August 30, 2019 …
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August 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Baltimore's series of unfortunate transit closures and other transportation hiccups - Greater Greater Washington

Baltimore's series of unfortunate transit closures and other transportation hiccups - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Charm City may be big on charisma, but for over a month, it was lacking in light rail and bus stops. Meanwhile, Ty…
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August 30, 2019 at 1:40 PM

During rush hour on a single day, we recorded nearly 300 H and I bus lane violations - Greater Greater Washington

During rush hour on a single day, we recorded nearly 300 H and I bus lane violations - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! During rush hour on a single day, we recorded nearly 300 …
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August 29, 2019 at 1:53 PM

Part of King Street in Alexandria could become car-free - Greater Greater Washington

Part of King Street in Alexandria could become car-free - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! Part of King Street in Alexandria could become car-free By Joanne Tang (Editorial Boar…
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August 28, 2019 at 1:46 PM

Tysons was built around cars. How can it transform into a place people can walk? - Greater Greater Washington

Tysons was built around cars. How can it transform into a place people can walk? - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! Tysons was built around cars. How can it transform into a pla…
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August 27, 2019 at 1:36 PM

A sinkhole and erosion ate a third of Baltimore’s light rail stops. Then people couldn’t find the buses.- Greater Greater Washington

A sinkhole and erosion ate a third of Baltimore’s light rail stops. Then people couldn’t find the buses.- Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! A sinkhole and erosion ate a third of …
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August 26, 2019 at 1:36 PM

The NoMa BID wrote an open letter about homeless encampments. What do you think of it? - Greater Greater Washington

The NoMa BID wrote an open letter about homeless encampments. What do you think of it? - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! The NoMa BID wrote an open letter about homeless encamp…
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August 25, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Love reading GGWash? Please take our survey!

Love reading GGWash? Please take our survey! View this email in your browser Have you taken the GGWash Reader Survey? Give us your feedback and you could win a $25 gift card! Whether you read GGWash every day or just a…
  Greater Greater Washington · [email protected]
August 24, 2019 at 12:59 PM

In 1970s DC you could wear bell bottoms, watch "Wonder Woman," and park your car on the National Mall - Greater Greater Washington

In 1970s DC you could wear bell bottoms, watch "Wonder Woman," and park your car on the National Mall - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: One person's nostalgic neighborhood pinings is another person's scooter protest in Alexandria. J…
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August 23, 2019 at 1:36 PM

GGWash sandbox: Widen the 15th Street bikeway? - Greater Greater Washington

GGWash sandbox: Widen the 15th Street bikeway? - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! GGWash sandbox: Widen the 15th Street bikeway? By David Alpert (Executive Director) • August 22…
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August 22, 2019 at 1:57 PM

Why ‘paving’ is the greenest option for the Palisades Trolley Trail - Greater Greater Washington

Why ‘paving’ is the greenest option for the Palisades Trolley Trail - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! Why ‘paving’ is the greenest option for the Palisades Trolley Trail By Rus…
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August 21, 2019 at 1:44 PM

These ‘magic school buses’ give kids safe, fun, and healthy walking routes to class - Greater Greater Washington

These ‘magic school buses’ give kids safe, fun, and healthy walking routes to class - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! These ‘magic school buses’ give kids safe and fun walking …
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August 20, 2019 at 1:32 PM

In the 1970s, the National Mall was a literal parking lot - Greater Greater Washington

In the 1970s, the National Mall was a literal parking lot - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! In the 1970s, the National Mall was a literal parking lot By Dan Malouff (Board of D…
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August 19, 2019 at 1:49 PM

Jack Evans threatened Metro officials to keep his corruption secret, and two board members helped him - Greater Greater Washington

Jack Evans threatened Metro officials to keep his corruption secret, and two board members helped him - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! Jack Evans threatened Metro officials to…
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August 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Urban soul-utions: Tyson's finds its faith, and other ways to cure what ails us - Greater Greater Washington

Urban soul-utions: Tyson's finds its faith, and other ways to cure what ails us - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: A spiritual awakening may be coming to Tyson's Corner. Find out what your block size says about you! Richmond's bike s…
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August 16, 2019 at 1:41 PM

Meet the five challengers to Ward 2 CM Jack Evans - Greater Greater Washington

Meet the five challengers to Ward 2 CM Jack Evans - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! Meet the five challengers to Ward 2 councilmember Jack Evans By Alex Baca (Housing Program O…
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August 15, 2019 at 2:07 PM

Ellen Jones will be DDOT’s new Chief Project Delivery Officer - Greater Greater Washington

Ellen Jones will be DDOT’s new Chief Project Delivery Officer - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! Ellen Jones will be DDOT’s new Chief Project Delivery Officer By David Alpert (E…
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August 14, 2019 at 1:49 PM

The size of city blocks can vary widely. Have you ever wondered why? - Greater Greater Washington

The size of city blocks can vary widely. Have you ever wondered why? - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! The size of city blocks can vary widely. Have you ever wondered why? By E…
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August 13, 2019 at 1:51 PM

Send our kids back to school with a safer K Street NE - Greater Greater Washington

Send our kids back to school with a safer K Street NE - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! Send our kids back to school with a safer K Street NE By Keya Chatterjee (Guest Contribu…
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August 12, 2019 at 1:45 PM

MoCo advances two bus rapid transit projects on Route 355 and Veirs Mill Road - Greater Greater Washington

MoCo advances two bus rapid transit projects on Route 355 and Veirs Mill Road - Greater Greater Washington Take the GGWash Reader Survey and give us your feedback! MoCo advances two bus rapid transit projects on Route 355 and Ve…
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August 10, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Tysons wants to change its suburban ways, and other tales of transformation - Greater Greater Washington

Tysons wants to change its suburban ways, and other tales of transformation  - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: David Bowie sang "turn and face the strange" on his 1972 single Changes. And, it's fair to say some cities are feeling th…
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August 9, 2019 at 1:36 PM

Why do we use colors to name our transit lines? - Greater Greater Washington

Why do we use colors to name our transit lines? - Greater Greater Washington Why do we use colors to name our transit lines? By Stephen Hudson (Contributor) • August 8, 2019 There are numerous ways to distinguish transit lines, including using uniq…
  Julie Strupp, GGWash managing editor · [email protected]
August 8, 2019 at 5:50 PM

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You're invited to join the GGWash Neighborhood View this email in your browser Thank you for subscribing to the GGWash daily email newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading our insightful, data-driven (and occasionally prov…
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August 8, 2019 at 1:40 PM

Richmond used to be a transit leader. Is it ready to be one again? - Greater Greater Washington

Richmond used to be a transit leader. Is it ready to be one again? - Greater Greater Washington Richmond used to be a transit leader. Is it ready to be one again? By Wyatt Gordon (Richmond Correspondent) • August 7, 2019 Today, in Richmond, “transi…
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August 7, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Gentrification is beneficial on average, studies say. That doesn’t mean it’s not painful for some. - Greater Greater Washington

Gentrification is beneficial on average, studies say. That doesn’t mean it’s not painful for some. - Greater Greater Washington Gentrification is beneficial on average, studies say. That doesn’t mean it’s not painful for some. By Alex Baca (Housing Pr…
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August 6, 2019 at 1:36 PM

An I-270 monorail? As Maryland ponders it, here’s what we know about the idea - Greater Greater Washington

An I-270 monorail? As Maryland ponders it, here’s what we know about the idea - Greater Greater Washington What we know about the I-270 monorail By Dan Malouff (Board of Directors, Editorial Board) • August 5, 2019 As part of plans to widen and add…
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August 5, 2019 at 1:43 PM

So you want to see the country by train? Here are some tips. - Greater Greater Washington

So you want to see the country by train? Here are some tips. - Greater Greater Washington So you want to see the country by train? Here are some tips. By Dave Murphy (Contributor) • August 2, 2019 If you can spare the time, a long distance trip on …
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August 3, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Who killed the Georgetown Metro stop? (And other mysteries.) - Greater Greater Washington

Who killed the Georgetown Metro stop? (And other mysteries.)  - Greater Greater Washington Here are our top read posts: Hop into our Mystery Machine and try to solve the case of Metro's missing eight-car trains, the return of the Ballston Metro station ent…
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August 2, 2019 at 1:40 PM

How DC can build more homes in exclusive neighborhoods west of Rock Creek Park - Greater Greater Washington

How DC can build more homes in exclusive neighborhoods west of Rock Creek Park - Greater Greater Washington Join our team! We are looking for two fellows for our fall Urbanist Journalism Fellowship and a full-time Community and Program Coordinator. Are the…