My good friend David Alpert recently left our fine metropolis to relocate down to Washington DC. He's got a strong interest in urban livability and building better cities -- if I recall correctly, he's actually the one who introduced me to Jane Jacobs when I made the switch from DC up to New York a few years back and first realized that cities could be so compelling. Anyways, it's natural that he's launched a new blog called Greater Greater Washington:

The Washington, DC area is already great. DC itself has some of the most beautiful, mixed-use, and transit-accessible neighborhoods in any American city. Arlington and Bethesda contain Smart Growth areas that are models for cities everywhere. As the region grows, we must preserve what already works and expand what is possible, to ensure that there are enough great neighborhoods for everyone who wants to live, work, shop or play in one.

Great name, wish I'd thought of it. Check 'er out.