Happening tonight!

Director Cozart and Deputy Mayor Albert (Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development) will attend tomorrow's DC 2050 workshop to talk to and hear from residents. Register now: lnkd.in/em6xDzv8 🗓️TOMORROW! March 21 (11am - 1 pm) 📍MLK Library

You're invited to share your vision for the future redevelopment of the RFK Campus. Join either of the open houses: 🗓️3/24 6:30-8:30pm 📍Dept of Employment Services 4058 Minnesota Ave NE 🗓️3/28 10am-12pm 📍St. Coletta of Greater Washington 1901 Independence Ave SE

During Women's History Month and beyond, we honor the life and legacy of Nannie Helen Burroughs, who founded and led the National Training School for Women and Girls. Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/36f3...

Thanks to the folks who were able to make it to last night’s DC 2050 workshop at the MLK Library. We had many productive conversations and gathered a lot of feedback. If you weren’t able to make it to the workshop, we are holding a workshop this Saturday: lnkd.in/em6xDzv8

To keep housing prices from rising relative to inflation, OP estimates that DC needs capacity to support at least 460,000 households by 2050. Through DC 2050, we're planning to add capacity for an additional 15,000 households to the District. Read more: dcgis.maps.arcgis.com/sharing/rest...

DC 2050 is for all of us. We're creating the District of Columbia's next comprehensive plan with current and future residents in mind. Be sure to tell us what you think! Register now for our workshops on March 18 and 21 at the MLK Library: lnkd.in/em6xDzv8

We’re #hiring! We're looking for a motivated and detail‑focused Deputy Director, Planning and Data Visualization to join our team. Apply online by March 31, 2026: planning.dc.gov/release/job-...

We're planning for nearly 100,000 new households in DC by 2050. To write the plan that gets us there, we're evaluating what housing looks like in DC today: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4c8a...

You're invited! We're hosting two in-person workshops at the MLK Library on March 18 and 21 about DC 2050 - the District's next comprehensive plan. Register: survey123.arcgis.com/share/9d2c38... 🗓️March 18 (6-8 pm) or March 21 (11am - 1 pm) 📍MLK Library (Closest metro: Gallery Pl/Chinatown)

Join our partners, National Building Museum, Building Bridges, & THEARC for a special edition of The Moth StorySLAM. Stop by OP's table to chat DC 2050! 3/19 at THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus 📍 1901 Mississippi Ave SE Tickets and details at nbm.org/events/

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

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 arcg.is/yuyv50 🗓️3/28, 10 am - 12 pm 📍1901 Independence Ave SE arcg.is/yuyv50

It's almost time for the H Street Land Use and Market Study open house! Don't forget to sign up: publicinput.com/hstreetstudy

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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!