Greater Greater Washington
Greater Greater Washington builds informed and civically engaged communities who believe in a growing and inclusive Washington region and speak up for livable communities for all.
Thank you for 2024 – Greater Greater Washington
6 days ago · A grateful season for GGWash. Image by LaTur used with permission. 2024 opened up so many new opportunities for Greater Greater Washington. As the year winds down, we’re taking a moment to thank our staff, board, and community for all they’ve done to make that a reality. Even as national news ...
2024 GGWash Picks: What would you name your Single Member …
1 day ago · Screenshot of Google map of proposed districts created by the author. During the holidays while GGWash’s office is closed, we’re sharing our favorite posts from 2024: “Honestly, I love maps, and strongly dislike the cold way that we label everything in DC.This fun little project brings a human view of the hyper local districts in which we live, work and play.” —Tricia Chicka ...
2024 GGWash Picks: Why it’s so hard, and so important, to …
3 days ago · Thinking about change. Photo by Joe Flood on Flickr.. During the holidays while GGWash’s office is closed, we’re sharing our favorite posts from 2024: “This deeply personal piece from Mike English really resonates with me.The way we see the world is often an extension of how we see ourselves, and Mike shows how our individual experiences dealing with change shape the way we perceive ...
2024 GGWash Picks: How DC’s bus shelters can better serve riders …
2 days ago · During the holidays while GGWash’s office is closed, we’re sharing our favorite posts from 2024: “Having a sheltered place to sit while waiting for the bus can be the difference between someone being able to access the bus or not—especially among seniors and people with disabilities. Santiago’s post is my top pick of the year because it shines a …
Recent Posts – Greater Greater Washington
2 days ago · Greater Greater Washington builds informed and civically engaged communities who believe in a growing and inclusive Washington region and speak up for livable communities for all.
Why traffic never gets better – Greater Greater Washington
Dec 10, 2024 · Heaven and hell: a spectacular sunset over Tysons traffic. Image by Daniel Kelly used with permission.. This post is the second installment in a GGWash series, Why Traffic? The first can be found here.. In 1962, Anthony Downs wrote that there is a Fundamental Law of Highway Congestion: no matter how much road is built, the highway will end up congested again.
Posts about Transportation – Greater Greater Washington
6 days ago · Greater Greater Washington writes about how people get around the Washington region, whether on Metro, buses, streetcars, driving, walking, biking, or any other method. One of the region’s strengths is the wide range of options for travel. There are many walkable places in DC, Maryland, and Virginia where people could choose transit, walk or bike, or if they don’t have their own car, grab ...
Big news: We started up a second nonprofit
Dec 3, 2024 · Help us grow! Bonsai at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, National Arboretum, Washington, DC. Image by ep_jhu used with permission.. We’ve got some big news to share that has been in the works since I first came on board at GGWash back in 2021: We’ve started a second nonprofit organization to help build civic capacity in the Washington region.
The new downtown: A place for all of us
Jan 3, 2024 · Outdoor diners in Franklin Park by Joe Flood licensed under Creative Commons.. Like almost all major US cities, Washington is having to reimagine and remake its urban core. Instead of lurching back to a 20th century paradigm, our political leaders should take a leap into a sustainable future and embrace this historic opportunity to reinvent our downtown.