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

Check out what our planners are currently reading and add this book to your TBR!

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.

Have an upcoming DIY project? Discover what you can do with the Labs brand new Tool Library. https://bit.ly/4lDerXW

Happy New Year from the DC Office of Planning! We're looking forward to another year of serving the District of Columbia.

We're searching for qualified candidates for the role of Associate Director of Data Analysis and Visualization. Apply by 1/8: https://careers.dc.gov/psp/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31185&PostingSeq=1

We're now 10 months into DC2050.com - the project that involves all of DC in creating the District's next comprehensive plan. We look forward to hearing from more of you in the next year! Sign up for updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/DCWASH/subscriber/new?topic_id=DCWASH_1898

We're excited to welcome Radhika Mohan as our new Deputy Director of Development, Design, and Preservation! She’ll lead our land use and zoning work, design initiatives, and preservation of DC’s historic and cultural resources. Learn more about our work: https://planning.dc.gov/

We're still accepting applications for a Community Planner and a Resource Allocation Officer (Budget). Apply at careers.dc.gov by December 28, 2025!

Happy holidays from the DC Office of Planning!

The deadline has been extended! Apply by 12/28 to be a community planner with the DC Office of Planning: bit.ly/4rLeYuO

DC Office of Planning Director Anita Cozart stopped by the Downtown Holiday Market this weekend to support local businesses and celebrate the holiday season. Have you visited the market yet?

Have you ever wondered what a city planner actually does? Learn more about the DC Office of Planning at our website (planning.dc.gov) and make sure to check out our current job opportunities at careers.dc.gov.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our workshops last month, we now know a bit more about what DC residents and community members care about. We still need more feedback on how you envision DC growing over the next 25 years and beyond! Tell us your thoughts on DC 2050: bit.ly/4pvWInK

great to have an architect & resident of the #BloomingdaleDC Historic District on the DC Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) @opindc.bsky.social

We're hiring! We're looking for a candidate to serve as the Resource Allocation Officer for the DC Office of Planning, working on budget, financial oversight, and resource allocation. Apply online at careers.dc.gov by December 28, 2025!

DC 2050 is the blueprint for how the District will grow and change by 2050 and beyond. We've already heard from many of you about what you care about and why, but we're still looking for more input! Chime in today: bit.ly/4pvWInK

We're approaching the 12/20 deadline for our Associate Director of Development Review position. Apply today at bit.ly/4p4qRtF to lead our team of zoning and land use regulation experts!

We're hiring! We're on the hunt for an experienced community planner. If you're passionate about innovative urban planning, design excellence, and equitable engagement in the District of Columbia, apply by December 24, 2025: https://bit.ly/4rLeYuO

We invite you to the next meeting on redevelopment planning for the RFK Stadium campus: 📅Wednesday, December 17, 2025 🕡6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 💻Virtual (Webex) - tinyurl.com/RFKPublicMeeting2025-1217

Meet the panel for the upcoming Designing Queer Futures Workshop! There's still time to register for the workshop! Go to QueerFuturesOP.Eventbrite.com to register. We're looking forward to hearing from the panel and members of the DC community.

We're soliciting grant applications from qualified orgs to: 1) help drive commercial corridor vibrancy in Ward 7 through public space activation, and 2) expand food access and entrepreneurship in Ward 7. Applications are due 1/7 & 1/13. RFAs at serve.dc.gov .

You're invited to chime in on phase two of the DC 2050 project! We've created a virtual version of our recent in-person workshops for DC 2050: bit.ly/4pvWInK Explore our approach to land use policy and then tell us your thoughts on where and how the District can accommodate expected growth.

We're excited for what's happening at RFK! Our staff recently visited the site of the RFK Stadium campus redevelopment in Ward 7. We're starting work soon on a master plan for the 180-acre site, alongside other agency partners. Sign up for updates: bit.ly/3XCWGhH

In the first month of the fiscal year, DGS completed 2,862 work orders across 343 public buildings throughout DC. This strong start signals another busy, but productive year ahead, underscoring DGS’s vital role in keeping the city’s facilities operational, safe, & efficient. #DGSAtWork #Wrapped2025

We partnered with @gwuniversity to explore new possibilities for honoring the city’s layered history. Using OP’s LOCATE framework, students presented creative concepts for commemorative works that could elevate public space and deepen residents’ connection to place. Learn more: bit.ly/4rxblZk

The interior of the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 1100 New York Ave NW is now a Historic Landmark! The exterior was designated in 1987, but this update recognizes the historic value of the interior as well. Learn more about the site: historicsites.dcpreservation.org/items/show/935

Deadline extended! We're still seeking qualified applicants for Associate Director, Development Review position at the DC Office of Planning.

We have issued Notices of Funding Availability for 2 grants for Ward 7: -support for a shared community kitchen -public space improvement & activation Read the NOFAs at communityaffairs.dc.gov/content/community-grant-program#3 (search for Office of Planning) to prepare for RFAs in early Dec!

We want to hear from you! Join us on December 16 for a virtual workshop all about designing queer futures in DC. Register now at: eventbrite.com/e/1975117331106

Wednesday, 11/19, the National Park Service and @DMPED are hosting a public meeting on RFK campus redevelopment, focused on environmental and historic preservation impacts. 📍St. Coletta of Greater Washington (1901 Independence Avenue SE) 🕡11/19 from 6:30-8:30pm Register here: bit.ly/4rfPWUy

How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.? Our picks this week: 🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights 🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social 🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour ✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive

We hope you'll stop by OP's office this Saturday to talk about how DC can grow. OP Director Anita Cozart and @ddotdc.bsky.social Director Sharon Kershbaum will be there to take your questions. Let's plan for DC's future together: 📆11/15 from 11am-1pm at 899 N. Capitol St. NE

We're hiring an Associate Director of Development Review. This position oversees the Development Review team and exhibits mastery knowledge of the principles and concepts of planning, zoning, and other regulatory processes. 📝Apply by 12/5 at bit.ly/4p4qRtF

Have you registered yet for a DC 2050 workshop? Let us know you're coming at rb.gy/5m1pvb. Nov. 6, 6-8pm Nov. 15, 11am-1pm Both events at our office (899 North Capitol Street NE)

DC 2050 workshops are coming up! Have you RSVP'd yet? Join us to learn about different strategies for guiding DC's growth. Let us know what you think about future development across the city and in your neighborhood. - 11/6 from 6-9pm - 11/15 from 11am-1pm Learn more & register at DC2050.com.

🗓️The Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on Oct. 27 at 4pm. On the agenda: our proposal for changes to the zoning regulations for rear additions (Case 25-11). 🔗See the Office of Zoning website for info on the proposal and how to participate: tinyurl.com/3fdad2wy

October is Community Planning Month, which celebrates the role planning plays in creating great communities. We want to celebrate our staff and the dedication and passion they put into working with residents to plan for DC's communities. Together, we're designing places where everyone can thrive!

We're hiring a Deputy Director of Development, Design, & Preservation. Seeking an expert planner passionate about innovative urban planning, design excellence, and preserving DC's heritage for our senior leadership team. Learn more and apply by 10/29: shorturl.at/SpOIL

Two more days to apply for a DC 2050 community engagement grant! 🚨Read the RFA and apply by 10/22 at 4pm 🔗communityaffairs.dc.gov/publication/dc-2050-cbo-engagement-grant

The DC 2050 project team has heard your vision for the future and shared growth projections. This fall, the conversation moves deeper to where & how we can meet our growth needs in a balanced way. There are many participation options - choose your path at DC2050.com.

Wed., 10/22 at 6:30pm, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development is hosting a public meeting on RFK campus redevelopment. 📍St. Coletta of Greater Washington (1901 Independence Avenue SE) 🕡6:30-8:30pm 🔗Register at dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/ng/fa/RFKOCT22RSVP

Join us for the next round of DC 2050 public workshops! ✅Option 1: Thurs., Nov. 6 from 6-8pm ✅Option 2: Sat., Nov. 15 from 11am-1pm Both events are at our office - 899 North Capitol St. NE 📆Register for a workshop and add it to your calendar at rb.gy/5m1pvb.

We're hiring a Community Planner. This is a 13-month term position. Applications are open through 10/22. 🔗Learn more and apply: careers.dc.gov/psp/erecruit...

We've moved into a new phase of work for DC 2050, the District's next comprehensive plan. Throughout the fall and into Q1 of next year, we'll be leading deeper conversations about how DC can grow. If you've been thinking about participating, this is a great time! Sign up for emails at DC2050.com.

The Request for Applications is now available on the Serve DC grants listing: shorturl.at/hZhK3 ✍️Apply for the DC 2050 Community-Based Organization Engagement Grant, now thru Oct. 22. 🗓️Pre-bidder info session 9/29 at 2pm.

📢We are soliciting grant applications from community organizations to support public engagement for DC 2050, the District’s next comprehensive plan. ✅Applications open: Sept 24 ✅Due by: Oct 22 🔗Notice of Funding Availability: planning.dc.gov/sites/defaul...

DC job seekers: The Office of Planning has 3 positions open, all closing this Friday, 9/19 at midnight: - Public Affairs Specialist (experienced) - Community Planner (senior, very experienced) - Development Review Specialist (experienced) Find descriptions & links to apply at: rb.gy/kqtnfb

👋Hello DC! We’re the DC Office of Planning and we’re new here. Looking forward to sharing helpful updates about our work to keep you informed and involved. Let’s keep working together to plan a District where everyone in all 8 wards can thrive.