Elena S.
@elenasor.bsky.social
i do comms for @betterdcregion.bsky.social
i like history, trees, and sidewalks
opinions are mine
i like history, trees, and sidewalks
opinions are mine
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Why is housing unaffordable for so many? Join our webinar 12/8, 12pm re: 2 key assessments & promising solutions w/ leading analysts & MD policymakers. We'll discuss MD Housing Needs Assessment & Comptroller’s Housing & Economy report - offering insight on housing affordability in MD. bit.ly/3LZIHA0
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Why is housing unaffordable for so many? Join our webinar 12/8, 12pm re: 2 key assessments & promising solutions w/ leading analysts & MD policymakers. We'll discuss MD Housing Needs Assessment & Comptroller’s Housing & Economy report - offering insight on housing affordability in MD. bit.ly/3LZIHA0
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Beatley Library had a curated “Generational Trauma” stand.
Anyways, here are my goodies:
Anyways, here are my goodies:
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Beatley Library had a curated “Generational Trauma” stand.
Anyways, here are my goodies:
Anyways, here are my goodies:
MoCo friends, you have a chance to do the coolest thing
There’s still time to weigh in on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan.
Learn more: smartergrowth.net/ubc
Learn more: smartergrowth.net/ubc
Learn more about the University Boulevard Corridor Plan
The University Boulevard Corridor Plan envisions a community with safer streets, thriving local businesses, better public transit, and more housing choices to meet people’s needs at all ages and stage...
smartergrowth.net
November 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
MoCo friends, you have a chance to do the coolest thing
Grateful to give the keynote at @betterDCregion Smart Growth Social 2025, celebrating the leaders and advocates shaping a more walkable, transit-friendly region. Had fun joining the Halloween theme dressed as a DASH driver alongside an ALX resident dressed as a King St bike lane!
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Last Chance! SGS is THIS THURSDAY!
We have a scary surprise guest, and we are 🐝BUZZING🐝 with excitement. Can you guess who it is?
We are ready for an evening of inspiration, friendship, and commitment to the fight for our communities.
secure.everyaction.com/9tRhMhLZM0-a...
We have a scary surprise guest, and we are 🐝BUZZING🐝 with excitement. Can you guess who it is?
We are ready for an evening of inspiration, friendship, and commitment to the fight for our communities.
secure.everyaction.com/9tRhMhLZM0-a...
October 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Last Chance! SGS is THIS THURSDAY!
We have a scary surprise guest, and we are 🐝BUZZING🐝 with excitement. Can you guess who it is?
We are ready for an evening of inspiration, friendship, and commitment to the fight for our communities.
secure.everyaction.com/9tRhMhLZM0-a...
We have a scary surprise guest, and we are 🐝BUZZING🐝 with excitement. Can you guess who it is?
We are ready for an evening of inspiration, friendship, and commitment to the fight for our communities.
secure.everyaction.com/9tRhMhLZM0-a...
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I love cars so much I wish they were much larger and carried like 50 people and went on a set route every few minutes.
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I love cars so much I wish they were much larger and carried like 50 people and went on a set route every few minutes.
Reposted by Elena S.
“Virginia and Maryland now have the opportunity to develop better, more sustainable, and equitable solutions for the 495 Southside corridor,” said Bill Pugh, AICP CTP, Transportation and Climate Director, @betterdcregion.bsky.social .
During a meeting at the Transportation Planning Board, leaders from DC, Maryland, and Virginia voted to exclude the controversial Southside Express Lanes project from the regional plan Visualize 2050.
www.smartergrowth.net/news-parent/...
www.smartergrowth.net/news-parent/...
Press Release: Transportation Planning Board Votes to Remove Southside Express Lanes Project from Regional Plan - Coalition For Smarter Growth
During a meeting at the Transportation Planning Board today, leaders from DC, Maryland, and Virginia voted to exclude the controversial Southside Express Lanes project from the regional plan Visualize...
www.smartergrowth.net
October 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“Virginia and Maryland now have the opportunity to develop better, more sustainable, and equitable solutions for the 495 Southside corridor,” said Bill Pugh, AICP CTP, Transportation and Climate Director, @betterdcregion.bsky.social .
Best news for urbanist parents: we will have a KIDS CORNER with a bubble station, Halloween-themed activities, and treats 🎃
Start them young!
Start them young!
Join us Oct 30 at Smart Growth Social to connect with community leaders, public servants, and urbanists. Hear from Alyia Gaskins on building equitable and sustainable communities.
Kick off Halloween weekend with an optional urbanist costume contest 👻
RSVP: www.smartergrowth.net/regional-fed...
Kick off Halloween weekend with an optional urbanist costume contest 👻
RSVP: www.smartergrowth.net/regional-fed...
Smart Growth Social 2025: Coming together for our community - Coalition For Smarter Growth
Celebrate community and smart growth at Smart Growth Social on Oct 30 at 6:30 pm, Eastern Market. Connect with activists, public servants, and urbanists and hear from Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins.
www.smartergrowth.net
October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Best news for urbanist parents: we will have a KIDS CORNER with a bubble station, Halloween-themed activities, and treats 🎃
Start them young!
Start them young!
The best party for smart growth advocates, urbanists, and and community activists is here and you still have a few hours left to grab your early bird tickets.
See you all there, lovely people!
See you all there, lovely people!
Today is the last day to get your early bird tickets for SGS!
This year is unlike any other Smart Growth Social, as it falls on the day before Halloween! You don’t want to miss out!
Ticket includes wine, beer, food, fun! 🍂 🎃
RSVP today and save:
secure.everyaction.com/9tRhMhLZM0-a...
This year is unlike any other Smart Growth Social, as it falls on the day before Halloween! You don’t want to miss out!
Ticket includes wine, beer, food, fun! 🍂 🎃
RSVP today and save:
secure.everyaction.com/9tRhMhLZM0-a...
October 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The best party for smart growth advocates, urbanists, and and community activists is here and you still have a few hours left to grab your early bird tickets.
See you all there, lovely people!
See you all there, lovely people!
She is beauty, she is grace, she is Arcade&Attica railroad locomotive:
September 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
She is beauty, she is grace, she is Arcade&Attica railroad locomotive:
Raise a pint to the Erie Canal, the engineering and infrastructure marvel of its time (and to this day, honestly, because it’s still a beauty!)
September 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Raise a pint to the Erie Canal, the engineering and infrastructure marvel of its time (and to this day, honestly, because it’s still a beauty!)
In Lockport today, checking out the Seneca Chief, life-size replica of the first boat that made the Erie Canal voyage in 1825.
September 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
In Lockport today, checking out the Seneca Chief, life-size replica of the first boat that made the Erie Canal voyage in 1825.
Things you see when you choose to bike/walk/metro to work!
Love this.
Love this.
Who's up for some ✨transit-oriented birding✨?
CSG team members @cmkisicki.bsky.social and @cherylcort.bsky.social took Metro and biked to check out a red phalarope this morning before work.
This is only the 5th record of this little shorebird in D.C.!
CSG team members @cmkisicki.bsky.social and @cherylcort.bsky.social took Metro and biked to check out a red phalarope this morning before work.
This is only the 5th record of this little shorebird in D.C.!
September 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Things you see when you choose to bike/walk/metro to work!
Love this.
Love this.
what can possibly go wrong
August 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
what can possibly go wrong
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Can we build a future where everyone can afford to live here?
Join us for a screening of Fault Lines, a documentary asking tough questions about housing, followed by a discussion with regional leaders.
Sept 7 @ 3:15 pm
Angelika Film, FFX
Get your free ticket:
www.smartergrowth.net/virginia/fau...
Join us for a screening of Fault Lines, a documentary asking tough questions about housing, followed by a discussion with regional leaders.
Sept 7 @ 3:15 pm
Angelika Film, FFX
Get your free ticket:
www.smartergrowth.net/virginia/fau...
August 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Can we build a future where everyone can afford to live here?
Join us for a screening of Fault Lines, a documentary asking tough questions about housing, followed by a discussion with regional leaders.
Sept 7 @ 3:15 pm
Angelika Film, FFX
Get your free ticket:
www.smartergrowth.net/virginia/fau...
Join us for a screening of Fault Lines, a documentary asking tough questions about housing, followed by a discussion with regional leaders.
Sept 7 @ 3:15 pm
Angelika Film, FFX
Get your free ticket:
www.smartergrowth.net/virginia/fau...
A win for our MoCo neighbors = more housing options along transit, less sprawl 🚇
Big win for housing in Montgomery County!
ZTA 25-02 will let more types of homes be built near jobs, transit, and amenities.
Stay informed and get involved here:
www.smartergrowth.net/affordable-h...
ZTA 25-02 will let more types of homes be built near jobs, transit, and amenities.
Stay informed and get involved here:
www.smartergrowth.net/affordable-h...
Big win in Montgomery County! Council allows more multi-family homes on county corridors - Coalition For Smarter Growth
Yesterday, the Montgomery County Council voted 8-3 to pass Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-02. The legislation will allow more housing types, like townhouses or small apartment buildings, along major c...
www.smartergrowth.net
July 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
A win for our MoCo neighbors = more housing options along transit, less sprawl 🚇
finally hanging my Steamtown USA souvenir, one of the most iconic pieces of railroad marketing: Chessie The Railroad Kitten
They don’t do ads like this anymore.
They don’t do ads like this anymore.
July 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
finally hanging my Steamtown USA souvenir, one of the most iconic pieces of railroad marketing: Chessie The Railroad Kitten
They don’t do ads like this anymore.
They don’t do ads like this anymore.
I have to agree. This track work has been managed so smoothly. Props to @wmata.com
Great job @wmata.com staff for seamless transfers from Yellow Line to Blue Line at National Airport. (Blue Line isn’t running south of National due to scheduled repairs). Clear instructions & guidance.
July 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I have to agree. This track work has been managed so smoothly. Props to @wmata.com
many things wrong with NYT but them profiling Mel Robbins could be my last straw
July 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
many things wrong with NYT but them profiling Mel Robbins could be my last straw
metro AC is actually something I look forward to every day I have to commute. it's like a treat
controversial take: @wmata.com blue line AC feels the coldest and the breeziest compared to other lines
controversial take: @wmata.com blue line AC feels the coldest and the breeziest compared to other lines
Loving the 🥶AC on train this morning. Great job by @wmata.com fleet team doing a new seasonal prep program that is delivering real results. We avg 3 hot cars a day in this high heat (mostly 3Ks), with 1000+ cars in daily service!
July 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
metro AC is actually something I look forward to every day I have to commute. it's like a treat
controversial take: @wmata.com blue line AC feels the coldest and the breeziest compared to other lines
controversial take: @wmata.com blue line AC feels the coldest and the breeziest compared to other lines
If you’re into housing/transit/active mobility, let’s connect.
Also, any recommendations on whom I should follow? Help a girl out. Maybe throw a good starter pack at me.
Also, any recommendations on whom I should follow? Help a girl out. Maybe throw a good starter pack at me.
July 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If you’re into housing/transit/active mobility, let’s connect.
Also, any recommendations on whom I should follow? Help a girl out. Maybe throw a good starter pack at me.
Also, any recommendations on whom I should follow? Help a girl out. Maybe throw a good starter pack at me.
long-time urbanism lurker, first-time urbanism poster
thrilled and a bit overwhelmed (in a good way) to be joining the team @betterdcregion.bsky.social
catch me fighting for more housing options, better zoning, and walkable communities near you (in the DMV area, that is)
thrilled and a bit overwhelmed (in a good way) to be joining the team @betterdcregion.bsky.social
catch me fighting for more housing options, better zoning, and walkable communities near you (in the DMV area, that is)
July 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
long-time urbanism lurker, first-time urbanism poster
thrilled and a bit overwhelmed (in a good way) to be joining the team @betterdcregion.bsky.social
catch me fighting for more housing options, better zoning, and walkable communities near you (in the DMV area, that is)
thrilled and a bit overwhelmed (in a good way) to be joining the team @betterdcregion.bsky.social
catch me fighting for more housing options, better zoning, and walkable communities near you (in the DMV area, that is)
no surprise, but the Lab Leak (la oblique?) episode of @ifbookspod.bsky.social is elite, and it is on their main feed
Mike and Peter did it again, ya all.
Mike and Peter did it again, ya all.
June 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
no surprise, but the Lab Leak (la oblique?) episode of @ifbookspod.bsky.social is elite, and it is on their main feed
Mike and Peter did it again, ya all.
Mike and Peter did it again, ya all.