Conversation and news about smart growth, green building, and DC's best city living hot spots.
Events | Transportation | bike to work | capital bikeshare | walkable community | D.C. Area | Bike
By:
Colleen McGrew
September 18th, 2019
This weekend, thousands of commuters across the globe will choose to take alternate forms of transportation to get where they need to go for World Car Free Day. While World Car Free Day is technically this Sunday, September 22nd, Commuter Connections is challenging DC metro area residents and commuters to participate from Saturday, September 21st through Monday, September 23rd.
Montgomery County | Dining | Shopping | Transportation | Lock and Go Lifestyle | Chevy Chase Lake | The Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake | walkable community | D.C. Area | Chevy Chase
By:
Colleen McGrew
August 26th, 2019
Bordering both Maryland and DC, Chevy Chase, MD offers residents the unique benefit of being situated between the two. The result is a mix of quiet and quaint suburban living with the urban opportunities and amenities of city living.
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Dining | Events | Shopping | Old Town Alexandria | Transportation | Robinson Landing | walkable community
By:
Colleen McGrew
May 8th, 2019
As the D.C. region prepares to welcome Amazon and all that it promises, those relocating to the area should seriously consider making their new home in Old Town Alexandria. Rooted in American history, Old Town boasts an ideal mix of authentic architecture and storybook streets with a thriving business and retail district including some of the region's favorite dining spots. Situated right on the Potomac River, and named fourth in Condé Nast Traveler's Best Cities in the U.S. Readers' Choice Awards, Old Town has long been considered one of the most desirable places to call home. Here are 5 of the top reasons why we think Old Town Alexandria is one of the best places to live.
Grosvenor Heights | Westside at Shady Grove Metro | Fitness | Transportation | Montgomery Row | Lock and Go Lifestyle | bike to work | The Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake | capital bikeshare | D.C. Area | Bike
By:
EYA Homes
May 17th, 2018
Friday, May 18th is Bike to Work Day and thousands of DC area commuters will join the celebration in support of biking as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. From cost savings to improved fitness, biking to work can offer many benefits to commuters and the environment. Here's our list of the top five.
Transportation | bike to work | D.C. Area
By:
EYA Homes
September 21st, 2017
This Friday, September 22, is Car Free Day! Join thousands of other D.C. residents and trade in your keys for greener modes of transport, such as biking, walking, metro or carpooling.
Recreation | Transportation | Lock and Go Lifestyle | bike to work
By:
EYA Homes
September 14th, 2017
One of the wonderful things about the D.C. metro area is its biking-friendliness. With scenic paths and designated lanes crisscrossing the city, cycling to work, school, or just for fun is simple and safe. According to reports, D.C. is one of the safest cities in the country for bicyclists.