We intuitively know that commuting with public transportation is a lower-stress, eco-friendly, and healthier option. Now, WMATA provides a tool that allows you to calculate your precise impact from door-to-door.

Looking for an excuse to hop over to Wildwood Kitchen? Enjoy half-price wine in the bar on Mondays from 4 PM - 6 PM. Linger afterward for a delectable dinner of Heirloom Tomato Salad and Harissa-Glazed Braised Beef. Belgian Chef Robert Weidmaier is perhaps best known for his mussels, but Wildwood Kitchen offers a "French Mediterranean" menu of some healthier and lighter options as well. A brief design history of Wildwood Kitchen is available here and you can sign up for event updates and specials on their Facebook page. Wildwood Kitchen is just a short stroll from EYA's elevator townhomes at Grosvenor Heights, now selling for Winter move-in. We hope to see you there!

The all-new Silver Spring library has set an incredible design standard for libraries around the nation. Designers, county officials and neighbors gathered recently in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 90,000-square-foot building, which is expected to earn LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Just 7/10th of a mile (14-minute walk) from EYA's Bethesda townhomes at Montgomery Row, Cabin John Regional Park offers scenic recreation year-round.

In a recent study by the National Association of Realtors, surveyors confirmed a fact that EYA has long known: today's homebuyers prefer walkable neighborhoods close to shops and transit. The study was covered by the Washington Business Journal, in which writer Kent Hoover urged the housing industry to do more to adapt to this trend. Looking for a walkable neighborhood to call 'home'? Discover modern townhome living at EYA.com.

Recently, Kevin Bacon and his band, The Bacon Brothers, enjoyed some of Old Town Alexandria’s charms. While in town for their show at the Birchmere, they stopped off at the Sugar Shack and the Port City Brewing Company. Even a musician/actor such as Kevin Bacon couldn’t pass up performing for a free Sugar Shack Pastry. That same day, the inspiring band also performed a surprise concert for the Volunteers at City Blossoms, a neighborhood organization dedicated to creative green spaces. You can view more pics and video here.