Huge thanks to all those who joined us for yesterday's final session of Designing Queer Futures. The working group developed a set of LGBTQIA+ Design Principles as a guide for OP's future planning work.

Thanks for celebrating Pride Month with us! On Saturday, June 27, the @dcpresleague.bsky.social and Historic Preservation Office welcomed 24 attendees to explore the LGBTQ+ history of the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Stay tuned next year for more tours of this important local history.

We've just posted the District's draft plan that outlines the future of the RFK campus: https://ourrfk.dc.gov/page/rfk-campus-master-plan Tell us what you like, what you have questions about, and what you think should change: https://publicinput.com/rfkmasterplan

Join us for the Designing Queer Futures Final Session next Tuesday, June 30. Learn about the LGBTQIA+ principles, how they will inform future LGBTQIA+ planning and public space efforts in DC, and reflect on the conversations that helped shape them. https://forms.office.com/g/RXA99absr7

Thanks to everyone who joined our open house for the H Street Land Use and Market Study yesterday! If you weren't able to join, make sure to review our preliminary findings and recommendations for how to improve H St and give us your feedback: https://publicinput.com/hstreetstudyfeedback

Don't forget! Tonight is the open house for the H Street Land Use and Market Study. Stop by to learn about our preliminary findings and the recommendations we have for improving H Street. ASL interpretation will be provided. 🔗RSVP: publicinput.com/Y74404

Overjoyed to spend Juneteenth visiting Woodlawn historic Black cemetery! Earlier this year, we awarded a $120k grant to the caretakers association for maintenance & repair and we saw how it's being used to preserve this special space.

H Street NE in Washington, DC is a special place - in part because of its history and its people. The H Street Land Use and Market Study not only examines the history of the corridor, but the current state of the corridor: publicinput.com/hstreetstudy

It's time to learn more about DC's LGBTQIA+ history sites! In the 1960s, the Cairo Hotel was one of the main hotspots that welcomed Black people and drag performers. Sign up for our walking tour on 6/27 to learn about historic LGBTQIA+ sites in DC: dcpreservation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/d...

Happy Pride! Join us for the final Designing Queer Futures session on June 30 as we reflect on the LGBTQIA+ Design Principles. ☀️Designing Queer Futures: Final Session 📍Virtual and in person at 899 North Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor 🗓️June 30, 5 - 7 pm 🔗 https://forms.office.com/g/RXA99absr7

Don't forget - the community webinar for the draft RFK Campus Master Plan is next week. Sign up now to attend: ourrfk.dc.gov/release/june...

DC residents - follow us to learn about where you live, starting with Trinidad in NE DC. We've compiled storymaps about the history of several DC neighborhoods, including Trinidad, Brookland, and Fairlawn: arcg.is/1Kyvii3

Next Friday, June 19, is Juneteenth. Here are three ways to celebrate with some of our grantees: 1. Woodlawn Cemetery Cleanup 2. Juneteenth in Georgetown 3. 2026 Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade

We’ve heard from many of you about the DC2050.com draft future land use map that we released in March. Right now, we’re working on an updated version of the map informed by the feedback we have received. Stay tuned!

You're invited to attend a public webinar about the draft RFK Campus Master Plan about the draft plan. We'll review how community members and local stakeholders can submit feedback during the public comment period following the plan’s release. RSVP now: ourrfk.dc.gov

Happy Pride Month! Join us and @dcpresleague.bsky.social on June 27 for a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ sites in Dupont Circle. dcpreservation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/d...

Don't forget - Saturday is the DC Day of Archaeology Festival, hosted by Archaeology in the Community. Join the DC Office of Planning for hands on activities for all ages. ☀️DC Day of Archaeology 📍University Lawn, Catholic University of America 🗓️Saturday, June 6, 10 am - 3 pm

Looking for things to do in June?🌈 We have 5 events coming up this month, hope to see you there! ☀️DC Day of Archaeology 📍University Lawn (outside the Pryzbyla Center), Catholic University of America 🗓️Saturday, June 6, 10 am - 3 pm 🔗 archaeologyincommunity.com/dc-day-of-ar...

OP has been writing a new comprehensive plan for land use in the District, and DDOT will soon begin an update of moveDC, the District’s long-term transportation plan. Rebecca and Kim talk about their respective views into transportation planning and the city's legacy of planning around transit.

If you haven't yet chimed in on the draft future land use map for DC 2050, make sure to fill out our survey by 11:59 pm on June 7: arcg.is/1nGanv4 We want to hear from you about the proposed changes in the draft map so we can work on the next version of the map with you in mind.

Exploring the history of DC's neighborhoods means knowing who designed and built them. Here's a look at some of the Black architects and builders that created many of the homes in Eastland Gardens. Check out our storymaps to learn more about the DC history: arcg.is/1Kyvii3

Happy Archaeology Month! Join us for the 13th annual DC Day of Archaeology Festival, hosted by Archaeology in the Community. Learn about the science and art of doing archaeology and experience activities for all ages. 📍University Lawn, Catholic University of America 🗓️6/6, 10 am - 3 pm

We're hitting the road! Come meet with DC Office of Planning staff at a library near you this summer. Learn about projects in your neighborhood and ask us any of your burning planning questions. No registration needed, just drop by and chat with us. See you there! @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social

Save the date for a walking tour of queer history in the Dupont Circle neighborhood hosted by the @dcpresleague.bsky.social and our Historic Preservation team. More info + registration link coming soon. ☀️LGBTQIA+ DC History Walking Tour 🗓️June 27, 11 am - 12:30 pm 📍Dupont Circle

No matter how long you've lived in Washington, DC, there's still always more to learn about our city. Learn more about where you live with these storymaps: arcg.is/1Kyvii3 📍Eastland Gardens 📍Trinidad 📍Brookland 📍Fairlawn 📍Shepherd Park

In our work to develop DC 2050 - the District's next comprehensive plan - we've had many conversations with residents across the city through focus groups. Thank you to our partner organizations for helping us reach these communities!

Some scenes from our recent visit to Northeast Neighborhood Library, where we talked with lots of folks about DC 2050 and the H Street Land Use and Market Study. Catch us at a library near you this summer to chat more about projects going on all across DC! @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social

Join us tomorrow, May 16th from 2-6pm, at beautiful Anacostia Park for the 12th annual Anacostia River Festival! The weather looks stunning 😎 Our DC 2050 & Archaeology staff look forward to talking with you about our work. For more information, visit bridgepark.org/arf

Meet us at the library this summer! Come chat with OP staff at a library near you, starting with the Northeast Neighborhood Library on 5/15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. We'll be there ready to discuss current projects, like DC 2050 and the H Street Land Use & Market Study. @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social

We've been busy spreading the word about DC 2050 - the District's next comprehensive plan which will guide growth and development for our city. The work isn't over! Catch us this summer in your neighborhood and follow along: DC2050.com

Just in: 27.2 million people visited Washington, DC in 2025–20,000 more visitors than 2024. Tourism generated $2.4 billion in tax revenue last year and supported 114,013 DC jobs.

DC 2050 is the District's next comprehensive plan, which will guide growth and development across the District: DC2050.com

Scenes from our second RFK master plan site walk. About 80 people joined our staff to walk through key project areas & talk about what they could be. Thank you for showing up for your community! Sign up for emails at OurRFK.dc.gov to learn about future calls for input.

One year later, we're doing another AMA! Tomorrow (4/30) from 10-11am, join Director Cozart on the Reddit /washingtondc sub to ask her anything about the comprehensive plan future land use map and policies. 🔗reddit.com/r/washingtondc

📣 Opportunity—Washington DC artists & arts admins 2‑day workshop on commemorative public art and public memory work in the District bit.ly/MemoryMakersMonuments May 14–15 Free, in-person Trust for the National Mall, @opindc.bsky.social, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Forecast Public Art

There’s still time to fill out the DC Food Business Shared Kitchen Needs Survey! If you operate a food business and currently use—or would like to access—commercial kitchen space, please fill out the survey by April 26: bit.ly/shared-kitchen-needs-survey

Wow! Nearly 100 neighbors showed up for the first of two RFK site walks on Saturday. Join the second walk tonight from 6-8:30PM 📍 Meet at Stadium-Armory Metro Station (North Exit) Tell us you're coming by registering here: arcg.is/1ynbf15

Don’t forget – if you are a food entrepreneur in Washington, DC, we want to hear from you! Complete the DC Food Business Shared Kitchen Needs Survey by April 26: bit.ly/shared-kitchen-needs-survey

There's still time to register for the RFK Campus Master Plan Site Walks: arcg.is/1ynbf15 Two options: 📅 Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📅Thursday, April 23 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Complete the online survey before it closes on April 17: PublicInput.com/RFKModule

ICYMI- we're hosting two community site walks this month for the RFK Campus Master Plan. Join either walk to learn about the redevelopment vision and share your feedback with us. Register online: arcg.is/1ynbf15 Complete the online survey before it closes on April 17: PublicInput.com/RFKModule

We've extended the deadlines for 3 online surveys: ✅ H Street NE Study survey (thru 4/17) PublicInput.com/HStreetStudy ✅ RFK Campus survey (thru 4/17) PublicInput.com/RFKModule ✅ DC 2050 virtual workshop (thru 5/17) https://arcg.is/1nGanv4 Stay tuned for more ways to get engaged!

Make sure to submit your application for Resource Allocation Officer by 4/23! Apply today: 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=32033&PostingSeq=1

You're invited! We're hosting Community Site Walks on April 18 and 23 regarding the RFK Campus Master Plan this month. 🔗 Register here: arcg.is/1ynbf15

If you operate a food business and currently use—or would like to access—commercial kitchen space, please fill out the DC Food Business Shared Kitchen Needs Survey by April 26: bit.ly/shared-kitchen-needs-survey

Thanks to everyone who attended our in-person workshops last month about DC 2050 (the District's next comprehensive plan). We had a lot of great conversations about the draft future land use map and more. Here's some of what we heard. DC2050.com

Martin and Rebecca sat down outside to talk about calculating estimates for the draft DC 2050 future land use map, and the birds were having a day! Visit DC2050.com to participate in a virtual workshop, open through April 30.

In case you missed it, there are 3 ways for you to help us plan for the long-term growth of DC: ✅ H Street NE Study survey PublicInput.com/HStreetStudy ✅ RFK Campus survey PublicInput.com/RFKModule ✅ DC 2050 virtual workshop arcg.is/1nGanv4 Stay tuned for more ways to get engaged!

Thanks to everyone who attended the RFK Master Plan Community Open Houses on March 24 & 28! Here's some of what we've heard. Sign up for an upcoming Community Site Walk (4/18 or 4/23): arcg.is/1ynbf15

We're chatting with Ashley and Imania from the DC Office of Planning to learn about planning and why it matters for DC residents in every ward. Ready to get involved? Go to arcg.is/1nGanv4 to learn about the changes we're proposing for DC 2050 and tell us what you think.

Cynthia and Nick sit down to talk about the draft future land use map. 👂🗣️ See what they have to say and then share your feedback at DC2050.com .