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 .

Our team visited the Mount Pleasant Library to talk to folks about the Columbia Heights & Mt Pleasant Vision Framework for Public Realm Design (now available in Spanish), as well as all things DC 2050. Which @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social library do you visit most often? Let us know in the comments!

Last day to apply for our Deputy Director position! Visit careers.dc.gov to learn more and apply. ✍️Posting: rb.gy/t135v8

Did you miss the in-person workshops earlier this month, or do you have feedback on the draft future land use map? We want to hear from you! Learn about the proposed changes in the draft future land use map and tell us what you think by April 30: arcg.is/1nGanv4

Thanks to everyone who came out to the RFK Campus Master Plan open house on 3/24! Join us for Open House #2 tomorrow: 📅 3/28 from 10am to 12pm 📍 St. Coletta of Greater Washington, 1901 Independence Ave SE (Closest Metro: Stadium-Armory) RSVP: lnkd.in/eauBjFaG

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.