What's Happening at the DC Office of Planning? April 2024

With spring in full swing, the Office of Planning (OP) team has been out in the community engaging with residents on several projects, including a new podcast series and Commemorate DC, our effort to honor DC history and culture. Read about these projects and more below.

We're also excited about Mayor Bowser's Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget has significant funding for Downtown initiatives, including $2.6 million in OP's budget for the Streets for People grant program to attract people Downtown through public space improvements and activations. These grant funds will support the implementation of three catalytic projects identified in OP's Downtown Public Realm Plan for Gallery Place/Chinatown, Connecticut Avenue, and the I Street Greenway. The Mayor's budget also includes resources to continue the Commemorate DC program and the Historic Homeowner Grant program. Read more about OP's proposed FY 2025 budget here.

Sincerely,

Anita Cozart

Director, DC Office of Planning