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April 28, 2021 at 2:10 PM

A researcher develops a new pedestrian focused traffic model - Greater Greater Washington

A researcher develops a new pedestrian focused traffic model - Greater Greater Washington A new traffic model predicts how developments impact pedestrians By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • April 27, 2021 A new traffic forecasting model may soon give ci…
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April 27, 2021 at 2:09 PM

The fundamental aspect of a livable city - Greater Greater Washington

The fundamental aspect of a livable city - Greater Greater Washington Livable cities start and end with safety in public spaces By Caitlin Rogger (Interim Executive Director) • April 26, 2021 Once the coronavirus threat recedes, will people feel sa…
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April 26, 2021 at 1:24 PM

DC's neighborhood-level planning projects - Greater Greater Washington

DC's neighborhood-level planning projects - Greater Greater Washington Racial equity is central as DC builds out three neighborhood planning documents By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • April 23, 2021 DC’s Office of Planning is working on three…
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April 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Did you miss our big news? - Greater Greater Washington

Did you miss our big news?  - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: ICYMI, we're so excited to welcome our next Executive Director! Chelsea Allinger will start as our new ED in May. Chelsea's arrival is the next …
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April 23, 2021 at 1:36 PM

The path to eliminating traffic deaths - Greater Greater Washington

The path to eliminating traffic deaths - Greater Greater Washington How DC can reduce traffic deaths and make real progress on Vision Zero By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee), Conor Shaw (Guest Contributor) • April 22, 2021 …
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April 22, 2021 at 1:25 PM

Vision Zero is further than ever from zero - Greater Greater Washington

Vision Zero is further than ever from zero - Greater Greater Washington After six years of failure, it’s time to start over on Vision Zero By Conor Shaw (Guest Contributor), Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • April 21, 2021 …
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April 21, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Only took 11 years 🚙🚗🚕 - Greater Greater Washington

Only took 11 years 🚙🚗🚕 - Greater Greater Washington An idea whose time has come ... 11 years later! DC implements tiered RPP. By Topher Mathews (Contributor) • April 20, 2021 The Washington Post recently reported that as part of his final effort to…
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April 20, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Please welcome our new Executive Director! - Greater Greater Washington

Please welcome our new Executive Director! - Greater Greater Washington Please welcome Chelsea Allinger, GGWash’s new executive director By Tracy Hadden Loh (Board of Directors) • April 20, 2021 GGWash chose not to endorse Chelsea Allinger when she…
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April 19, 2021 at 1:43 PM

Equity and sustainability in DOT - Greater Greater Washington

Equity and sustainability in DOT - Greater Greater Washington Equity and sustainability will be the focus of a revamped USDOT grant program By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • April 15, 2021 The US Department of Transportation is re-branding one of its l…
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April 17, 2021 at 1:45 PM

FLUMmoxed about the FLUM? - Greater Greater Washington

FLUMmoxed about the FLUM?  - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Good morning, Washington. We assume you woke up this morning yearning to read about DC's Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and…
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April 15, 2021 at 1:25 PM

What "security deposit insurance" actually is - Greater Greater Washington

What "security deposit insurance" actually is - Greater Greater Washington Does Baltimore’s security deposit alternatives bill help or hinder renter protections? By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • April 14, 2021 A bill on Baltimore’s mayor’s de…
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April 14, 2021 at 2:11 PM

An announcement is coming! - Greater Greater Washington

An announcement is coming! - Greater Greater Washington We interrupt our regular coverage with a message from our interim ED By Caitlin Rogger (Interim Executive Director) • April 13, 2021 GGWash’s interim executive director, Caitlin Rogger, reflec…
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April 13, 2021 at 1:44 PM

Hundreds of wasted vouchers - Greater Greater Washington

Hundreds of wasted vouchers - Greater Greater Washington Breakfast links: DC let hundreds of housing vouchers go to waste By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • April 13, 2021 DC sat on hundreds of needed housing vouchers last year DC failed to distr…
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April 12, 2021 at 1:49 PM

The high-tech mobility revolution is leaving seniors behind - Greater Greater Washington

The high-tech mobility revolution is leaving seniors behind - Greater Greater Washington Are seniors being left behind in the mobility revolution? By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • April 9, 2021 Elders are being left out of the new mobility revolution …
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April 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Transit and e-scooters can find... e-harmony - Greater Greater Washington

Transit and e-scooters can find... e-harmony  - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: As the weather warms up, transportation alternatives like e-scooters and e-bikes are more and more enticing. The great news: wh…
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April 9, 2021 at 1:57 PM

The one program building affordable homes in Rock Creek West - Greater Greater Washington

The one program building affordable homes in Rock Creek West - Greater Greater Washington What exactly is inclusionary zoning? By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • April 8, 2021 DC’s Inclusionary Zoning program is the only one that’s built afford…
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April 8, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Barry Farm residents wait for answers - Greater Greater Washington

Barry Farm residents wait for answers - Greater Greater Washington Barry Farm redevelopment illustrates how far DCHA still has to go By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • April 7, 2021 Although the DC Housing Authority’s (DCHA) redevelopment of S…
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April 7, 2021 at 1:25 PM

Arlington's history of exclusion - Greater Greater Washington

Arlington's history of exclusion - Greater Greater Washington Lyon’s legacy II: The backlash begins By D. Taylor Reich (ARLnow) • April 6, 2021 Arlington County was once home to a community of former slaves so prosperous that tours were given to fo…
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April 6, 2021 at 2:06 PM

How to put e-scooters and transit on the same team - Greater Greater Washington

How to put e-scooters and transit on the same team - Greater Greater Washington Make e-scooters work with transit, not against it By Xiang ‘Jacob’ Yan • April 5, 2021 E-scooters have definitely become popular in cities across the US. But, in order …
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April 5, 2021 at 1:55 PM

DC's newest library - Greater Greater Washington

DC's newest library - Greater Greater Washington Here’s a peek at the new Southwest Library  By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • April 2, 2021 Southwest DC will soon finally have a library again. DC is set to open its new $18 million Southwest L…
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April 3, 2021 at 1:01 PM

We need safer streets - Greater Greater Washington

We need safer streets - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Good morning, Greater Washington. This weekend, we're reflecting on the tragic death of a four-year-old child after he was hit by a motorist on Georgia…
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April 2, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Do roads need new design guidelines? - Greater Greater Washington

Do roads need new design guidelines? - Greater Greater Washington Transportation advocates push feds for a new traffic-control manual By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • March 31, 2021 Nonprofits America Walks and Transportation for America are urging th…
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April 1, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Bring on the cars! - Greater Greater Washington

Bring on the cars! - Greater Greater Washington COVID-19 showed us we were wrong about cars. Bring them on! By Randy Feet (Guest Contributor) • April 1, 2021 Over one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve taken some time to think about what really…
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March 31, 2021 at 1:36 PM

We still have room for a few more neighbors 🌇 - Greater Greater Washington

We still have room for a few more neighbors 🌇 - Greater Greater Washington We are just $1,799 from our goal! Can you help our publication thrive? By Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • March 24, 2021 Today is the final day in ou…
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March 30, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Buses across the pond - Greater Greater Washington

Buses across the pond - Greater Greater Washington London calling: what car-free lanes and cameras can do for bus service  By Caitlin Rogger (Interim Executive Director) • March 29, 2021 What can DC learn from London about how high-quality bus serv…
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March 29, 2021 at 1:20 PM

BikeMatchDC, one year later - Greater Greater Washington

BikeMatchDC, one year later - Greater Greater Washington BikeMatchDC celebrates one year of getting butts on bikes. Here’s what we learned.  By Rachel Maisler (Contributor), Rudi Riet (Guest Contributor) • March 26, 2021 Almost one year ago, BikeMa…
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March 27, 2021 at 11:31 AM

There's still time to join our neighborhood - Greater Greater Washington

There's still time to join our neighborhood - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: If you like density, consider helping us increase the density of our own GGWash Neighborhood. We're so close to our goal and your…
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March 26, 2021 at 1:55 PM

How to loosen the grip on parking standards - Greater Greater Washington

How to loosen the grip on parking standards - Greater Greater Washington How to speed up parking reform in US cities By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • March 25, 2021 To get more cities to finally reform their outdated parking standards, we need to stop…
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March 25, 2021 at 1:23 PM

More neighbors? Yes please! - Greater Greater Washington

More neighbors? Yes please! - Greater Greater Washington Only one week left — help us increase the density of the GGWash Neighborhood! By Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • March 24, 2021 There are seven days left in our 2021 M…
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March 24, 2021 at 1:38 PM

Accessory apartments: a how-to guide - Greater Greater Washington

Accessory apartments: a how-to guide - Greater Greater Washington DC homeowners get help to build accessory apartments By Cheryl Cort (Contributor), Kay Pierson (Guest Contributor) • March 23, 2021 The United Planning Organization (UPO) and Coaliti…
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February 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM

When will MoCo neighborhoods open up? - Greater Greater Washington

When will MoCo neighborhoods open up? - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Montgomery County is talking about allowing more affordable homes in some of its wealthiest neighborhoods by opening up single family z…
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February 26, 2021 at 2:11 PM

The winning proposal for Greenleaf Gardens - Greater Greater Washington

The winning proposal for Greenleaf Gardens - Greater Greater Washington How the Greenleaf Gardens redevelopment plan could fulfill its goals By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • February 25, 2021 Last November, the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) se…
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February 25, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Potholes and pandemics - Greater Greater Washington

Potholes and pandemics - Greater Greater Washington The path to “greater” is sometimes paved with potholes and pandemics By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • February 24, 2021 2020 didn’t defeat us – but it certainly helped define us. GGWash’…
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February 24, 2021 at 2:37 PM

How people want to travel post-pandemic - Greater Greater Washington

How people want to travel post-pandemic - Greater Greater Washington The region’s residents want to walk, bike more, drive less after COVID-19, a survey suggests By Bill Pugh (Guest Contributor) • February 23, 2021 Results of a recent “Voices of th…
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February 23, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Opening up single-family zones - Greater Greater Washington

Opening up single-family zones - Greater Greater Washington MoCo contemplates how to create more affordable homes in its wealthiest neighborhoods By Dan Reed (Editorial Board) • February 22, 2021 Montgomery County has a housing shortage, particular…
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February 22, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Plugging the hole in the affordable housing bucket - Greater Greater Washington

Plugging the hole in the affordable housing bucket - Greater Greater Washington A $38 million HUD loan fund will finance affordable housing preservation in DC By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 19, 2021 DC has secured funding to preser…
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February 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

The toll of landlord disinvestment - Greater Greater Washington

The toll of landlord disinvestment - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Water damage, pests, trash overflowing... when a landlord draws back investment, the problems pile up. Residents of apartment buildings in…
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February 19, 2021 at 2:38 PM

Historic or just old? - Greater Greater Washington

Historic or just old? - Greater Greater Washington Historic Preservation board reverses decision, designates Colony Hill as historic district By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • February 18, 2021 For six days, it looked li…
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February 18, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Where people drive =/= where people get hit - Greater Greater Washington

Where people drive =/= where people get hit - Greater Greater Washington Who drives cars, who gets hit by cars, and why By Charlotte Lee Jackson (Guest Contributor) • February 17, 2021 In DC, neighborhoods where car ownership is lowest see the high…
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February 17, 2021 at 2:34 PM

A little older, a little wiser - Greater Greater Washington

A little older, a little wiser - Greater Greater Washington A little older, and a little wiser, where is GGWash going in 2021? By Kate Jentoft-Herr (Program and Community Coordinator) • February 16, 2021 A few weeks ago, the GGWash publication quie…
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February 16, 2021 at 2:54 PM

The rule holding back public housing, explained - Greater Greater Washington

The rule holding back public housing, explained - Greater Greater Washington The Faircloth Amendment, explained By Jared Brey (Next City) • February 15, 2021 Last summer, the House of Representatives passed the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion p…
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February 15, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Where DC residents want to put transportation dollars - Greater Greater Washington

Where DC residents want to put transportation dollars - Greater Greater Washington Three takeaways from DC’s transportation planning survey results By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 12, 2021 DC residents want more investment in active…
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February 13, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Why one family left a beloved DC neighborhood - Greater Greater Washington

Why one family left a beloved DC neighborhood - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Why do longtime residents end up leaving beloved DC neighborhoods? For one family, it was the housing costs — and the resistanc…
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February 12, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Electric school buses are "ready to roll" - Greater Greater Washington

Electric school buses are "ready to roll"  - Greater Greater Washington What would it take for the US to electrify its school bus fleet? By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • February 11, 2021 It will take a long time to electrify the nation’s bus fleet. B…
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February 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM

How Black Power shaped DC - Greater Greater Washington

How Black Power shaped DC - Greater Greater Washington How the Black Power movement shaped DC as we know it By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 11, 2021 George Derek Musgrove, co-author of Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy…
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February 10, 2021 at 3:03 PM

A fairer future for Fair Oaks Mall - Greater Greater Washington

A fairer future for Fair Oaks Mall - Greater Greater Washington How the Fair Oaks Mall could be converted into a walkable mixed-use community By Douglas Stewart (Contributor) • February 9, 2021 Fairfax County has an opportunity to transform one of …
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February 9, 2021 at 2:57 PM

DC's affordable housing trust fund - Greater Greater Washington

DC's affordable housing trust fund - Greater Greater Washington The Housing Production Trust Fund, explained By Brian McCabe (Contributor) • February 8, 2021 The Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF) is a pot of money used to build affordable housin…
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February 8, 2021 at 2:33 PM

A stroll under the Silver Line - Greater Greater Washington

A stroll under the Silver Line - Greater Greater Washington The Tysons Silver Line greenscape idea you’ve never heard of By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 5, 2021 Plans for a “Green Artery” were dreamed up in 2014 as a way to enhance …
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February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Thinking about who's in the room - Greater Greater Washington

Thinking about who's in the room - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Good morning and happy Saturday! This week, we're thinking a lot about who transit systems serve after Transit Equity Day on February 4. Rea…
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February 5, 2021 at 2:39 PM

A renter right to representation - Greater Greater Washington

A renter right to representation - Greater Greater Washington MD legislators ponder several bills that if enacted could offer more protections for renters By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • February 4, 2021 Housing issues have taken on new urge…