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The Washington, DC, region is great, and it can be greater. Transportation, housing, land use. Inquiries: info@ggwash.org
Snow is pretty, but we're ready for the melt.
Photo Friday: Ready for the melt
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Snow is pretty, but we're ready for the melt.
NATIONAL LINKS: Housing costs affect state-to-state migration. Researchers model pedestrian activity in New York City. Cities could secure more transportation money.
National links: Housing costs contribute to less movement between states
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February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
NATIONAL LINKS: Housing costs affect state-to-state migration. Researchers model pedestrian activity in New York City. Cities could secure more transportation money.
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/13/26: Racketeering lawsuit looks to dismantle DC "slumlord empire." Winter weather yields potholes across Washington region. Noise pollution in Fairfax County could ease with flight path changes.
Breakfast links: Lawsuit accuses DC landlords of racketeering
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February 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/13/26: Racketeering lawsuit looks to dismantle DC "slumlord empire." Winter weather yields potholes across Washington region. Noise pollution in Fairfax County could ease with flight path changes.
Employers, did you know GGWash has a career board? Post your job opportunities: ggwash.org/careerboard
Career Board
The GGWash Career Board is a resource for job seekers and employers who seek to make the Washington region (and beyond) accessible, affordable, sustainable, and welcoming to people of all income level...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Employers, did you know GGWash has a career board? Post your job opportunities: ggwash.org/careerboard
Tired of navigating treacherous crosswalks and unpaved bike lanes? Sit yourself down somewhere cozy and enjoy Junctions!
Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #34
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February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tired of navigating treacherous crosswalks and unpaved bike lanes? Sit yourself down somewhere cozy and enjoy Junctions!
This week: DC mayoral candidate questionnaires; finally, a protected bike lane on 11th Street NW; starter homes and good cause eviction; and join us for Lobby Day in Annapolis next month.
Do Something #110: Would-be mayors answer GGWash's questionnaires
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February 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
This week: DC mayoral candidate questionnaires; finally, a protected bike lane on 11th Street NW; starter homes and good cause eviction; and join us for Lobby Day in Annapolis next month.
NoMA is a top-tier recovery model, and Crystal City is an unexpected flop.
High achievers and low performers figure in Metrorail's post-pandemic world
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February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
NoMA is a top-tier recovery model, and Crystal City is an unexpected flop.
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/12/26: Plans filed for 263-unit apartment building at West Falls Church Metro. Moore calls for more housing near transit, modernizing Baltimore light rail. Three housing projects, three paths in Tenleytown and AU Park.
Breakfast links: More apartment plans land at West Falls Church Metro
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February 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/12/26: Plans filed for 263-unit apartment building at West Falls Church Metro. Moore calls for more housing near transit, modernizing Baltimore light rail. Three housing projects, three paths in Tenleytown and AU Park.
Follow us down the road one driver took to charge his electric vehicle the right way in DC.
The long, winding journey to safely — and legally — charging my DC street-parked EV
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February 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Follow us down the road one driver took to charge his electric vehicle the right way in DC.
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/11/26: Homes prices rise in Washington region. Red light cameras approved in Herndon. Hospital affiliate buys vacant fast food lot in Northeast DC.
Breakfast links: Median home price in region rises to $585,000
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February 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/11/26: Homes prices rise in Washington region. Red light cameras approved in Herndon. Hospital affiliate buys vacant fast food lot in Northeast DC.
We're supporting Governor Moore's Starter and Silver Homes Act, which will make it easier to more homes for more budgets in Maryland neighborhoods. Here's what we'll say at Thursday's public hearing
Our testimony on the Starter and Silver Homes Act
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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
We're supporting Governor Moore's Starter and Silver Homes Act, which will make it easier to more homes for more budgets in Maryland neighborhoods. Here's what we'll say at Thursday's public hearing
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/10/26: Former hospital could become senior living in Prince George's County. Cracked sewage tunnel closes lanes on 14th Street NW. Car tax set to remain in Virginia.
Breakfast links: Developer sought for old Prince George's hospital campus
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February 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/10/26: Former hospital could become senior living in Prince George's County. Cracked sewage tunnel closes lanes on 14th Street NW. Car tax set to remain in Virginia.
More bicycling benefits everyone, including this non-rider:
No bicycling for me — but I appreciate even one fewer car
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February 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
More bicycling benefits everyone, including this non-rider:
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/9/26: Virginia advances "housing near jobs" zoning reform. Baltimore list calls out worst-offender landlords. Fines resume for snow-covered DC sidewalks.
Breakfast links: Zoning for housing passes Virginia Senate
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February 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/9/26: Virginia advances "housing near jobs" zoning reform. Baltimore list calls out worst-offender landlords. Fines resume for snow-covered DC sidewalks.
Our best shots of Parking Scarecrows, or Snowcrows, in this week's Photo Friday.
Photo Friday: About those parking scarecrows
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February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our best shots of Parking Scarecrows, or Snowcrows, in this week's Photo Friday.
NATIONAL LINKS: How much should a trash can cost? Mixed-income public housing shows long-term benefits. Denver’s mayor gets low transportation score.
National links: Why public trash cans sometimes cost thousands
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February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
NATIONAL LINKS: How much should a trash can cost? Mixed-income public housing shows long-term benefits. Denver’s mayor gets low transportation score.
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/6/26: Elevators remain unusable in Mount Vernon Triangle apartments. Landlords barred from early renewal requests in College Park. Fairfax County leaders affirm WMATA's importance.
Breakfast links: Tenants still lack working elevators in eight-story DC building
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February 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/6/26: Elevators remain unusable in Mount Vernon Triangle apartments. Landlords barred from early renewal requests in College Park. Fairfax County leaders affirm WMATA's importance.
You know what's not affected by slick ice and bitingly cold temperatures? This week's Junctions game!
Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #33
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February 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
You know what's not affected by slick ice and bitingly cold temperatures? This week's Junctions game!
This week on Do Something: take Metro's rider survey; join our team as a DC organizer; and come lobby with us in Annapolis next month
Do Something #109: Hearings on hearings
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February 5, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This week on Do Something: take Metro's rider survey; join our team as a DC organizer; and come lobby with us in Annapolis next month
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets tracks near-miss incidents to identify hot spots where pedestrians and cyclists are at risk and to inform priorities for road safety improvements.
Kids face danger crossing Northern Virginia streets. Our data shows where
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February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets tracks near-miss incidents to identify hot spots where pedestrians and cyclists are at risk and to inform priorities for road safety improvements.
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/5/26: Multiple residential conversions on the books in Georgetown. E-scooters, e-bikes could come to Falls Church. Sidewalk snow, city bus issues affect Baltimore students.
Breakfast links: Georgetown residential conversions in the works
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February 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/5/26: Multiple residential conversions on the books in Georgetown. E-scooters, e-bikes could come to Falls Church. Sidewalk snow, city bus issues affect Baltimore students.
More than 90% of Maryland voters say the cost of buying or renting a home is a problem–and they support Governor Moore's proposals to boost homebuilding near transit and create more lower-cost starter homes
Marylanders agree: It’s time to do something about high housing costs
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February 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
More than 90% of Maryland voters say the cost of buying or renting a home is a problem–and they support Governor Moore's proposals to boost homebuilding near transit and create more lower-cost starter homes
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/4/26: Dominion makes new W&OD tree deal. Many bus stops remain inaccessible after storm. Building permit revoked at possible ICE site in Howard County.
Breakfast links: Trees on W&OD trail get some protection
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February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
BREAKFAST LINKS 2/4/26: Dominion makes new W&OD tree deal. Many bus stops remain inaccessible after storm. Building permit revoked at possible ICE site in Howard County.
It took custom-built tools to analyze DC eviction filings since 2019. As DC rolls back tenant protections, that's a problem.
DC is rolling back tenant protections — without the data to track the consequences
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February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
It took custom-built tools to analyze DC eviction filings since 2019. As DC rolls back tenant protections, that's a problem.
Since 2020, this game has encouraged non-car travel and people-first transportation and infrastructure.
How a simple bingo game gets people moving through the city
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February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Since 2020, this game has encouraged non-car travel and people-first transportation and infrastructure.