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We released a report today with on land-use policies & housing in the Puget Sound.
Our research estimates zoning constraints, potential zoning "envelopes," & likely construction given the market. urban.org/research/publi
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On the Catalyze Blog today: Our Chief Strategy Officer reflects on the #BBBRC process and her immense optimism for all 60 Phase I finalists and the history they are making.
Check out "Movement Building" 👇
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. congratulates all 60 #BBBRC Phase I & II grantees that , , and are celebrating at the today.
Read more about the announcement and the work ahead on our blog:
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Don is a mentor, colleague, and inspiration. His words always resonate.
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Our first guest post on the Catalyze Blog post comes from Don Edwards, founder, CEO, & a principal of @JSAtweets, a partner of America Achieves. "Equity at the Center" explores intentionality, trust, & taking account of our past as we imagine the future.
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In my first piece for #CatalyzeBlog, I reflect on how a new program makes five big innovations to usher in an exciting new generation of federal economic development funding.
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Three big #dctech area exits in the last two weeks:
- acquired by Informa ($525m)
- acquired by Cox ($525m)
- IPO ($1.3B via SPAC merger)
Who says DC tech companies can't exit?
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Launched today! Our blog "Catalyze | A blog about good jobs, opportunity, and hope" w/ an inaugural post by our CEO Jon Schnur highlighting how 60 regions around the nation are inspiring us thru 's #BuildBackBetterRegionalChallenge.
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Congrats to and all the residents and stakeholders in Chevy Chase for completing the first Small Area Plan since the updated comp plan!
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Today, @councilofdc voted unanimously to approve the Chevy Chase Small Area Plan.
Thank you to the Chevy Chase residents, community leaders and stakeholders who participated in the planning process.
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Great work by to help policymakers connect critical broadband investments with workforce and job opportunities.
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Announcing our new report on expanding a diverse broadband workforce + @CommerceGov BEAD Program NOFO.
Report includes a playbook for states & territories applying for funding, new workforce data from @EmsiBG, & ways other key stakeholders can help.
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From & Anna Shipp: "Next practices" can help break the powerful momentum for the status quo around public infrastructure investments & instead support systemic, triple-bottom-line outcomes around equity, climate, & economy.
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The best book club in DC!
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DC Public Library is excited to welcome new Board of Trustees Member, Andrew Trueblood! @atrueblood
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Today's #DistrictLinks from : Prosecutors indict Capitol Police officer after unauthorized chase; Roosevelt Bridge slated for pedestrian, bike upgrades; and more. With tweets from
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.@atrueblood: "The places we live are going to change one way or another and good planning can help make sure these changes align with our communities’ goals." urbn.is/3am6nM4
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What a great event “My Evenings with MIES” with his grandson Dirk Lohan at the AMAZINGLY renovated MLK Library designed by Mies. youtu.be/QYNJcFXtPhs
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Excited to join my first meeting as a DC Public Library Trustee.
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The DC Public Library Board of Trustees will be held virtually today at 6 p.m.
Find streaming information at dclibrary.org/node/1021
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Today @urbaninstitute, we launched our Cracking the Zoning Code feature! This digital tool is designed to break down the elements of zoning—with a focus on its contributions to housing affordability & racial equity. apps.urban.org/features/advan
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Want #infrastructure federal #funding for state & local govt project?
On May 18, join:
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Excited to join a panel on 5/18 about lessons learned from EDA's Build Back Better Regional Challenge (eda.gov/arpa/build-bac) that may be of interest to those considering competitive infrastructure funding. Sign up here: us.jll.com/en/events/how- #infrastructurebill
Hardly an open swing at ’s #PopofSpring event in this lovely day. Loving the use of streets for people to bring people back to central DC! Maybe one day soon this can become a permanent pedestrian space?
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So excited to join this innovative effort to take lessons learned from DC to grow affordable housing in DC and across the country! Another important step toward ’s #36000by2025 goals.
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We are thrilled to announce that @atrueblood is leading the @dcpolicycenter's latest efforts on affordable housing policy. Welcome to our team, Andrew! 
Details: dcpolicycenter.org/publications/a2
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📢 We are thrilled to announce that is leading the 's latest efforts on affordable housing policy. Welcome to our team, Andrew! 👏👏 Details:
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Great to see laying out a plan for a vibrant & equitable New York Ave corridor: planning.dc.gov/NYAroadmap. The NY Ave Roadmap is a model for places across the country that want to make #transformative & #equitable #infrastructure investments #IIJA
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Congrats to each of the amazing 60 finalists. It was such an honor to be able to work with many of them over the last few months as they build on their plans for asset-based, equity-oriented economic growth. #BBBRC
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Congrats to the #BBBRC finalists on submitting their Phase 2 applications! We're proud to have worked with @DrexelLab, @FAScientists, @LuminaryLabs, @JSAtweets, @leagueofcities, and @US_EDA to help 60 regions to drive regional innovation and transformative, inclusive growth. twitter.com/US_EDA/status/…
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“Our public libraries are critical assets for inclusion, equity, community, and opportunity.” I’m honored to be nominated by to serve as Trustee so appreciated the opportunity to testify before today!
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For past 2 months have engaged w/ ’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge winners: check out our Resource Library americaachieves.org/build-back-bet
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DC was not unusual in slashing its housing capacity mid-century. Because these regs are still influencing land use today and were not updated for growth, they sowed the long-term seeds of today's housing shortage. A great illustration is LA lewis.ucla.edu/programs/housi h/t
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The maps are pretty though!
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To me, the wonder of cities is their ability to sustainably and vibrantly grow to house and foster the lives of large numbers of residents of all backgrounds, ages, races, incomes, etc. Regulations can recognize this by starting from a place of support, rather than fear.
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Perusing DC’s first Comp Plan from 1950 and came across this fascinating paragraph that directly impacted the 1956 zoning regs - still the basis of our land use regs today. DC’s original zoning could have allowed 3.7 mn people vs a fraction of that today.
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Excited to join and this amazing coalition of to help these incredible & diverse regions across the country with transformative, equitable and sustainable strategies for economic recovery & growth! eda.gov/news/blogs/202
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Hello (nongovernment) world!
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Happy that my last neighborhood walk as director could be with this wonderful group of Ward 7 leaders.
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Director @atrueblood and the @OPinDC team joined @PAEMSDC and @MHCDO this morning for a community walk along Penn Ave SE to explore the corridor's challenges and opportunities. Learn more and participate in our Penn Ave East Small Area Plan at publicinput.com/pennaveseplan
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"If I were to sum up what this Roadmap says ... it says that we need to use every tool, to pursue every site, and to engage every resident, landowner, and partner to reach our ambitious goals."
Rock Creek West Roadmap: housing.dc.gov/page/housing-d
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"All we want for Christmas is some housing in central Washington," DMPED's said today, as the city announced a new step toward office-to-housing conversions downtown.
Me for & :
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It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve alongside such an amazing group of people and to work for Mayor Bowser and DC's residents.
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NEW: @atrueblood is stepping down as D.C.’s planning director.
After 3 years tackling thorny development questions and successfully getting a new Comprehensive Plan passed, Trueblood is ready to leave the public sector (for now, at least): bizjournals.com/washington/new
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Dutch Vice Minister of the Environment rode a bike in Washington Monday with and to experience how cycling makes the US capital more sustainable, healthy, and accessible, just like cities in the Netherlands. Watch the video with .
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📢 OP is looking to hire Community Planners to join our Neighborhood Planning team. Learn more about the positions and apply today!
➡️ planning.dc.gov/community-plan
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📢 OP is looking to hire a Community Planner to join our citywide planning team. Learn more about the position and apply today!
➡️ planning.dc.gov/release/commun
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