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July 12, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Will the Purple Line project ever get back on track? - Greater Greater Washington

Will the Purple Line project ever get back on track? - Greater Greater Washington The Purple Line, explained By Abby Wester (Editorial Intern) • July 9, 2021 The Purple Line light rail has been a long-anticipated addition to the Maryland public tra…
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July 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Where DC has (and hasn't) become less segregated - Greater Greater Washington

Where DC has (and hasn't) become less segregated - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts Residential segregation is often talked about as if it's something in the past — but in our region, it's very much in our present, too. A n…
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July 9, 2021 at 1:22 PM

The Comp Plan gets a signature - Greater Greater Washington

The Comp Plan gets a signature - Greater Greater Washington Mayor signs DC’s Comprehensive Plan update By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • July 8, 2021 An update to the Comprehensive Plan is moving through the legislative process after Mayor Mur…
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July 8, 2021 at 1:26 PM

When landlord disinvestment meets waning pandemic protections - Greater Greater Washington

When landlord disinvestment meets waning pandemic protections - Greater Greater Washington As the pandemic winds down, some tenants in Langley Park still struggle to stay in their homes By Carolyn Gallaher (Contributor) • July 7, 2021 This past Feb…
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July 7, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Mapping modern residential segregation - Greater Greater Washington

Mapping modern residential segregation - Greater Greater Washington Where segregation has changed in DC — and where it hasn’t By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • July 6, 2021 A recent report found that DC, like many US cities, is actually more s…
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July 6, 2021 at 1:21 PM

375 sidewalk repair requests later - Greater Greater Washington

375 sidewalk repair requests later - Greater Greater Washington 375 sidewalk repair requests later, here’s what we learned during “Sidewalk Palooza” By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee), Erin Palmer (Guest Contributor) • July 2,…
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July 2, 2021 at 1:33 PM

Planning to address climate change - Greater Greater Washington

Planning to address climate change - Greater Greater Washington The region’s long term transportation plan will be revamped to prioritize climate change By Bill Pugh (Guest Contributor) • July 1, 2021 The National Capital Region Transportation Plan…
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July 1, 2021 at 1:17 PM

The original traffic safety conversation - Greater Greater Washington

The original traffic safety conversation - Greater Greater Washington Here’s how a DC newspaper covered traffic safety just before World War II By Neil Flanagan (Contributor) • June 30, 2021 The defunct Washington Evening Star ran a series of punch…
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June 30, 2021 at 1:32 PM

What keeps some women from walking - Greater Greater Washington

What keeps some women from walking - Greater Greater Washington How fear of gender based violence impacts women’s transportation choices By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • June 29, 2021 Fears of sexual assault and other gender-based violence are activel…
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June 29, 2021 at 2:28 PM

DC intersections are getting a little more colorful 🎨 - Greater Greater Washington

DC intersections are getting a little more colorful 🎨 - Greater Greater Washington Asphalt art is popping up at intersections from Logan Circle to Mount Pleasant By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • June 28, 2021 As part of a safety and mobility …
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June 28, 2021 at 1:38 PM

Some context on Baltimore's oldest rail tunnel - Greater Greater Washington

Some context on Baltimore's oldest rail tunnel - Greater Greater Washington Could Maryland be ready to replace Baltimore’s oldest rail tunnel? By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • June 25, 2021 The idea of replacing the B&P (Baltimore and Po…
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June 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Goodbye to the rail/bus transfer fee - Greater Greater Washington

Goodbye to the rail/bus transfer fee - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Do you take a lot of combined bus and rail trips on Metro? If so, you'll want to pay attention to this news: WMATA is eliminating that t…
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June 25, 2021 at 1:39 PM

The people rental assistance is leaving behind - Greater Greater Washington

The people rental assistance is leaving behind - Greater Greater Washington Federal rental assistance is finally flowing in Maryland, but it may not be in enough time for some By Carolyn Gallaher (Contributor) • June 24, 2021 Federal rental assista…
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June 24, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Does living *in* Capitol Hill make you a hobbit? - Greater Greater Washington

Does living *in* Capitol Hill make you a hobbit? - Greater Greater Washington IN Capitol Hill or ON Capitol Hill? The high-stakes debate of our era. By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • June 23, 2021 Plenty of DC residents know someone who works …
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June 23, 2021 at 1:40 PM

The affordable housing tool that's never been used - Greater Greater Washington

The affordable housing tool that's never been used - Greater Greater Washington DC has never used this tool to purchase buildings for affordable housing. Will new changes put the program to use? By Will Schick (Street Sense Media) • June 22, 2021 I…
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June 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM

Who should run Baltimore's transit? - Greater Greater Washington

Who should run Baltimore's transit? - Greater Greater Washington Should Baltimore have a regional transit authority? By Alex Holt (Maryland Correspondent) • June 8, 2021 Out of all the transit systems in the United States, regardless of mode, the v…
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June 8, 2021 at 1:54 PM

How congestion pricing could affect SUV purchases - Greater Greater Washington

How congestion pricing could affect SUV purchases - Greater Greater Washington Congestion pricing could sway SUV purchases, a study suggests By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • June 7, 2021 US drivers are buying increasingly huge cars, in part because of…
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June 7, 2021 at 1:40 PM

What if we treated sidewalks like we treat roads? - Greater Greater Washington

What if we treated sidewalks like we treat roads? - Greater Greater Washington DC residents create “Sidewalk Palooza” for pedestrian safety By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee) • June 4, 2021 A group of Advisory Neighborhood …
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June 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM

More affordable units without a single crane - Greater Greater Washington

More affordable units without a single crane - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Good morning, Greater Washington! Start off your Saturday contemplating a new tool being proposed in DC Council that could help …
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June 4, 2021 at 2:23 PM

A more perfect Union (Station) - Greater Greater Washington

A more perfect Union (Station) - Greater Greater Washington How a federal push for infrastructure could propel DC’s Union Station forward By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • June 3, 2021 Over the past couple of years the challenges of revamp…
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June 3, 2021 at 1:37 PM

MoCo zoning explained with one house - Greater Greater Washington

MoCo zoning explained with one house  - Greater Greater Washington How one house explains zoning in Montgomery County By Ben Ross (Contributor) • June 2, 2021 The history of Montgomery County zoning can be told in one house. The story starts in the…
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June 2, 2021 at 2:28 PM

A new tool to expand DC's dedicated affordable housing stock - Greater Greater Washington

A new tool to expand DC's dedicated affordable housing stock  - Greater Greater Washington This bill would create a new tool for DC to expand its dedicated affordable housing By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • June 1, 2021 A bill, dubbed the Ge…
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June 1, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Recommendations for DC’s rental housing market recovery - Greater Greater Washington

Recommendations for DC’s rental housing market recovery  - Greater Greater Washington How can DC fix its rental market post-pandemic? A strike force had some ideas. By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 28, 2021 A housing strike force released…
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May 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Affordable housing gets a boost - Greater Greater Washington

Affordable housing gets a boost - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Happy Saturday, folks. This week brought big news on the affordable housing front as DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a surge of funding for …
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May 28, 2021 at 2:18 PM

Mayor Bowser releases FY 2022 budget proposal- Greater Greater Washington

Mayor Bowser releases FY 2022 budget proposal- Greater Greater Washington Mayor Bowser presents next year’s budget proposal to DC Council By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 27, 2021 DC Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted her administration’s prop…
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May 27, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Virginia's "anti-NIMBY" bill - Greater Greater Washington

Virginia's "anti-NIMBY" bill - Greater Greater Washington An “anti-NIMBY” bill will soon make it harder to deny affordable housing in Virginia By Wyatt Gordon (The Virginia Mercury ) • May 27, 2021 In less than six weeks, Virginia will become just …
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May 26, 2021 at 1:36 PM

See the plans to fix DC's worst intersection - Greater Greater Washington

See the plans to fix DC's worst intersection - Greater Greater Washington Get the details on the latest design plans for Dave Thomas Circle By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • May 25, 2021 On May 17 the District Department of Transportation …
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May 25, 2021 at 1:54 PM

Affordable housing gets its own shot in the arm - Greater Greater Washington

Affordable housing gets its own shot in the arm - Greater Greater Washington Bowser announces surge of affordable housing funds in next year’s budget By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 24, 2021 Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the …
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May 24, 2021 at 1:47 PM

A new tool for Purple Line development equity - Greater Greater Washington

A new tool for Purple Line development equity - Greater Greater Washington This tool helps create equitable development in communities surrounding the Purple Line By Cyrus Chimento (Community Engagement Committee) • May 21, 2021 The Plans and Regul…
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May 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM

A plan, but make it comprehensive - Greater Greater Washington

A plan, but make it comprehensive - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: We made it through another week, Washington, a couple of cicadas and one Comprehensive Plan heavier. That's right, in case you missed it, D…
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May 21, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Build first or move first? - Greater Greater Washington

Build first or move first? - Greater Greater Washington Greenleaf residents are left on edge as build-first redevelopment plan falls apart By Nena Perry-Brown (Editorial Board) • May 20, 2021 The DC Housing Authority selected a co-development team …
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May 20, 2021 at 2:33 PM

When the traffic enforcers need traffic enforcement - Greater Greater Washington

When the traffic enforcers need traffic enforcement - Greater Greater Washington What a crash reveals about the role of police in traffic enforcement By Ron Thompson (Policy Officer) • May 19, 2021 In theory, police officers exist to dissuade peopl…
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May 19, 2021 at 1:48 PM

DC Council says yes to the Comp Plan update 🏡 - Greater Greater Washington

DC Council says yes to the Comp Plan update 🏡 - Greater Greater Washington DC Council passes Comprehensive Plan update unanimously By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 18, 2021 DC Council has been working for years to update the Comprehensive…
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May 18, 2021 at 2:12 PM

The graphic Metro wants you to see - Greater Greater Washington

The graphic Metro wants you to see - Greater Greater Washington Holding back on riding Metro? WMATA wants you to see this graphic.  By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • May 17, 2021 Covid-cautious transit riders may breathe a sigh of relief this w…
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May 17, 2021 at 1:52 PM

WMATA budget, minus the doomsday - Greater Greater Washington

WMATA budget, minus the doomsday - Greater Greater Washington What does WMATA’s non-dire 2022 budget mean for an equitable recovery in DC? By Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Director) • May 14, 2021 We were worried for a minute there. WMATA’s FY2022 budget,…
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May 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

The dockless vehicles taking over DC sidewalks - Greater Greater Washington

The dockless vehicles taking over DC sidewalks - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: We made it to the weekend! But not without a few too many curb-jumping incidents. Check out our little snapshot into the cars …
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May 13, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Faster funding for slower streets - Greater Greater Washington

Faster funding for slower streets - Greater Greater Washington Bowser announces traffic safety funding push and moves to make interim DDOT director permanent By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 13, 2021 Mayor Muriel Bowser made multiple tran…
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May 12, 2021 at 1:35 PM

Curb-jumping to conclusions 🚘 - Greater Greater Washington

Curb-jumping to conclusions 🚘 - Greater Greater Washington Where DC drivers have jumped curbs in May (so far) By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 11, 2021 We’re not quite halfway through May, but this month alone it’s evident that you don’t …
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May 11, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Shock me like an electric bus bill ⚡ - Greater Greater Washington

Shock me like an electric bus bill ⚡ - Greater Greater Washington A $73 billion bill could speed up electric bus adoption in the US By Kea Wilson (Streetsblog) • May 10, 2021 Two Democratic senators want to give (almost) the same amount of funding …
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May 10, 2021 at 1:38 PM

Setting the stage for affordable housing on U Street - Greater Greater Washington

Setting the stage for affordable housing on U Street - Greater Greater Washington DC Council sets the stage for high-density residential construction along U Street By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 7, 2021 As part of its sweeping District…
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May 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Goodbye car lane, hello bike lane - Greater Greater Washington

Goodbye car lane, hello bike lane - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Happy Saturday, folks. We know you love a new bike lane, and University Boulevard in Wheaton is getting some. Read more from Allison Gilles…
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May 7, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Metro's top stations post-pandemic - Greater Greater Washington

Metro's top stations post-pandemic - Greater Greater Washington Here’s where people are riding Metro this spring By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • May 6, 2021 Metro ridership is still in the hole after more than a year of the coronavirus pande…
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May 6, 2021 at 1:34 PM

Housing vs. industry in Eckington - Greater Greater Washington

Housing vs. industry in Eckington - Greater Greater Washington A vision for an affordable and accessible Eckington deferred By Alex Baca (Policy Manager), Shelley Vinyard (Guest Contributor), Conor Shaw (Guest Contributor) • May 5, 2021 It has been…
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May 5, 2021 at 1:29 PM

New bike lanes in Wheaton - Greater Greater Washington

New bike lanes in Wheaton - Greater Greater Washington Bike lanes are coming to University Boulevard in Wheaton this summer By Alison Gillespie (Advocacy Committee) • May 4, 2021 This summer, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highwa…
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May 4, 2021 at 2:03 PM

A GGWash advocacy team dispatch - Greater Greater Washington

A GGWash advocacy team dispatch - Greater Greater Washington Here’s what GGWash asked the DC Council to focus on during its oversight hearings By Alex Baca (Policy Manager), Caitlin Rogger (Interim Executive Director), Ron Thompson (Transportation Equ…
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May 3, 2021 at 1:29 PM

The little engine that could - Greater Greater Washington

The little engine that could - Greater Greater Washington Does size matter when it comes to fire trucks? By Caitlin Rogger (Interim Executive Director) • April 30, 2021 DC’s Fire Department took to Twitter Thursday to share a video of a smaller, el…
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May 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM

How a historic district blocked housing - Greater Greater Washington

How a historic district blocked housing - Greater Greater Washington Here's our roundup of must-read posts from the week: Happy Saturday, Greater Washington! This week, we're thinking about historic preservation, and how it can set back housing constructi…
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April 30, 2021 at 1:55 PM

A permit to panhandle... in the name of pedestrian safety? - Greater Greater Washington

A permit to panhandle... in the name of pedestrian safety? - Greater Greater Washington A MoCo bill requiring a permit to solicit on roads is being billed as a traffic safety initiative. Is it? By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • April 29, 2021 …
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April 29, 2021 at 2:38 PM

How a historic district curbed density - Greater Greater Washington

How a historic district curbed density - Greater Greater Washington How Cleveland Park’s historic district cost the neighborhood 42 homes in one project By Nick Sementelli (Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee), Alex Baca (Policy Manager), Michael W…
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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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