If you've ever walked along H St NE in Washington, DC, these sights may look familiar. Join us at an open house tomorrow at Sherwood Recreation Center to let us know why you love H St and what you'd like to change. Drop ins welcome, but feel free to register in advance: publicinput.com/hstreetstudy
Decorative flyer featuring the date, time, and location for the two upcoming open houses on March 24 and March 28. Go to ourrfk.dc.gov for the registration link and email op.access@dc.gov to request language assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability.
We're beginning work on a master plan for the RFK Campus! Join either upcoming open house:
🗓️3/24, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍4058 Minnesota Ave NE
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🗓️3/28, 10 am - 12 pm
📍1901 Independence Ave SE
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It's almost time for the H Street Land Use and Market Study open house! Don't forget to sign up:
publicinput.com/hstreetstudy
Join our in-person workshops to help us plan for the future of DC: dc2050.dc.gov/pages/get-in...!
Most homes in the District are multi-unit buildings: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4c8a...
We're developing a vision for how we expand housing options in the next 5, 10, or 20 years for current and new residents!
After years of CM Allen pushing for more focused city support for H Street, @opindc.bsky.social has launched its H Street Land Use & Market Study!
Be part of the open house this weekend:
Saturday, March 7
1 to 3 p.m.
Sherwood Rec Center: 640 10th St. NE
Learn more & register: buff.ly/77X5U89
Our latest newsletter is out. In this edition:
- Black History Month Resources
- Intro to RFK Master Plan
- DC 2050 Workshops 3/18 & 21
- New Grant Awards
- Reflections on Art Ave
- New HPRB Members
- Remembering Rev. Hagler
Read here: https://shorturl.at/an853
We're hosting workshops on March 18 and 21 at the MLK Library in Downtown DC to talk about DC 2050 - the District's next comprehensive plan (DC2050.com). Don't forget to RSVP to attend one of the workshops: survey123.arcgis.com/share/9d2c38...
Decorative flyer with the text "Chinatown Design Guide Study Survey" and an image of the Friendship Archway in Chinatown.
We need your input to help shape the updates to the Chinatown Design Guide Study, and the refresh for the implementation of the Chinatown Architectural Design Guidelines. Let us know your thoughts about the design of Chinatown in Washington, DC:
publicinput.com/opchinatownd...
It may be a cold in the District, but we are busy dreaming of spring! Rooting DC is only one month away!
To learn more and to register for this free conference for urban gardeners, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/rooting-dc...
Decorative flyer advertising the H Street Land Use and Market Study Open House on March 7, 1:00-3:00 pm at Sherwood Rec Center (640 10th St NE). ASL interpretation will be provided.
Register to attend an open house to learn about the DC Office of Planning's H St Land Use & Market Study: lnkd.in/eirJ…
Drop in to learn about the study, speak with the project team, & share your feedback for the future of H St NE.
ASL interpretation will be provided.
Through the program, local artists have created a commemoration concept honoring Sterling A. Brown. Brown was a native Washingtonian, poet, and community member whose legacy reaches many parts of the District and beyond.
Learn more: lnkd.in/enUPsARx
Washington, DC is a city full of monuments and memorials to subjects associated with our nation’s history, but there are few dedicated to Washingtonians that tell the story of our residents, neighborhoods, and local history. Our Commemorate DC program strives to change that.
Happening TODAY! See you at Lamond Riggs Neighborhood Library at 3pm.
Colorful graphic featuring text, an image of two smiling people, and the DC 2050 logo. Text: DC 2050 Phase 2 Spring Workshops. Wed., March 18 6:00 - 8:00 pm Breakout sessions at 6:30 and 7:00 pm Sat., March 21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Breakout sessions at 11:30 am and 12:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, (Closest Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown) DC 2050 is DC's next comprehensive plan - the blueprint for how DC will grow and change. Your voice matters. Come be a part of the conversation about where DC is headed. DC2050.com
Join us on March 18 or March 21 at the MLK Library (901 G St NW) to be a part of the DC 2050 Phase 2 Spring Workshops. We want to hear from you!
Register now: lnkd.in/em6xDzv8
Learn more about DC 2050 - the District's next comprehensive plan: dc2050.com
Today, at the DC Council Committee of the Whole:
Our Performance Oversight Hearing is occurring along w/ Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Metropolitan Washington Council of Government, Office of Zoning, & Department of Buildings.
View here: rb.gy/l4fv70
Check out BlackHistoryMap.dc.gov to learn about the more than 300 sites dedicated the people, places, and events that have shaped the history and culture of DC.
Meet Janice from C4A! She’s here to welcome you and share how the Center for Accessibility supports customers with disabilities with equal access to DCPL services and resources. https://bit.ly/3MtoItT
DC is growing. We asked DC residents to tell us how and where DC should grow as part of DC 2050 - the District's next comprehensive plan. Here's what we found. Learn more at DC2050.com.
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Office of Planning announced a partnership with two nonprofit organizations to protect and commemorate historic African American burial grounds in the District. Read more: mayor.dc.gov/release/mayo...
Decorative flyer advertising the Commemoration of Sterling A. Brown on Tuesday, February 17 3-4pm at Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1.
This Black History Month, join us at Lamond Riggs Neighborhood Library on February 17 at 3-4 pm for a program honoring the legacy of poet and scholar Sterling A. Brown. @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social
Hey, DC! Something our planners are thinking about is growth along bus corridors and the impact on housing costs. What do you think? Let us know: experience.arcgis.com/experience/6...
Photo-realistic rendering of the Commanders' proposed design for a new RFK stadium, side-view along the river in twilight
Join the next community meeting on the future of the RFK campus. See the proposed opening day campus design and seek your feedback to advance planning efforts.
Feb 4, 2026, 6-8:30 PM
St. Coletta of Greater Washington, 1901 Independence Ave, SE
Register here: tinyurl.com/rfkmeeting
For this book recommendation from a planner, we're looking at a mystery/thriller. Have you read the book yet? @alyssacolelit.bsky.social @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social
@yappelbaum.bsky.social @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social
Check out what our planners are currently reading and add this book to your TBR!
Graphic design featuring an indoor community gathering space with a faded blue filter. Two women in the foreground stand side by side facing the camera and smiling. A large text block appears above both of the women at the top of the image, saying "DC 2050 needs your input". Three speech bubbles surround the people depicted, so that it appears that they're talking directly to the reader. The woman on the left is depicted saying "Help us help you". The woman on the right is depicted saying "Participate using our online portal or attend a public event" and "Go to DC2050.com to learn more!". In the bottom right of the image, a small text bubble serves as a reference for more information: "dc2050.com".
Graphic design featuring a faded blue cityscape background. Three people in the foreground. One woman faces two men with their backs to the camera and has her mouth open to talk to them. Three speech bubbles surround the people depicted, so that it appears that they're in conversation. The man on the left is depicted saying "Why does it matter whether I participate in DC 2050?". The woman in the middle responds with speech bubbles saying "Imagine if every neighborhood had a park within a 10-minute walk" and "DC 2050 is designed to help families like yours". In the bottom right of the image, a small text bubble serves as a reference for more information: "dc2050.com".
Graphic design featuring a faded blue cityscape background. Three people in the foreground. One woman faces two men with their backs to the camera and has her mouth open to talk to them. Three speech bubbles surround the people depicted, so that it appears that they're in conversation. The man on the left is depicted saying "We just had a baby and it’s been hard for us to find affordable family housing in the city!". The woman in the middle responds with speech bubbles saying "We don’t want you to move. DC 2050 is designed to address the needs faced by DC families through policy." and "We need to hear your thoughts!. In the bottom right of the image, a small text bubble serves as a reference for more information: "dc2050.com".
Graphic design featuring a faded blue cityscape background. Two people in the foreground. One woman one man stand side by side but facing each other in discussion. Two speech bubbles surround the people depicted, so that it appears that they're in conversation. The woman on the left is depicted saying "I work for a non-profit in Ward 4. Would the folks we work with benefit from DC 2050?". The man on the right responds with a speech bubble saying "Yes! Lets schedule a presentation in a convenient location for the folks you serve. DC 2050 is for everyone!". In the bottom right of the image, a small text bubble serves as a reference for more information: "dc2050.com".
Graphic design featuring a faded blue cityscape background. Two people in the foreground. One man and one woman stand side by side but facing each other in discussion. Two speech bubbles surround the people depicted, so that it appears that they're in conversation. The man on the left is depicted saying "I work in ward 1 but I live in ward 8. Is DC 2050 going to make it easier for me to commute to work?". The woman on the right responds with a speech bubble saying "One goal of DC 2050 is to identify and fix transportation inequalities in the District over the long term". In the bottom right of the image, a small text bubble serves as a reference for more information: "dc2050.com".
Shape DC's future! The DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan is a 25-year blueprint for growth. Your input on housing, jobs, infrastructure, and climate change is crucial for equitable decision-making. Visit dc2050.com today to share your thoughts.
Promotional banner for the Tool Library at the Labs at DC Public Library, featuring an array of tools such as wrenches, screws, and hammers, set against a teal background with the text "Elevate Your Next DIY Project with the Tool Library."
Have an upcoming DIY project? Discover what you can do with the Labs brand new Tool Library. https://bit.ly/4lDerXW
A collage graphic featuring an assortment of photos and text, surrounded by a dark blue accent border. Photo 1 (top left corner): Two women sit at a table with a dark blue tablecloth that says "District of Columbia Office of Planning" and has a logo in the shape of the District of Columbia. Photo 2 (top right corner): A woman stands in front of a poster on a tripod at an outdoor market. Photo 3 (middle left): Two men smile and pose next to a structural art piece on a sidewalk, with a road and buildings in the background. Photo 4 (bottom): A large group of people wearing blue, black, and gray polos smile and pose together in rows. Text: "Happy New Year from the DC Office of Planning! We're looking forward to another year of serving the District of Columbia". The red DC Office of Planning logo is in the middle of the graphic.
Happy New Year from the DC Office of Planning! We're looking forward to another year of serving the District of Columbia.
