What's Happening at the DC Office of Planning? July 2024

This month marked a significant milestone for the District with the achievement of 36,000 new homes by 2025, a target Mayor Bowser set in 2019 at the start of her second term. The District is at the forefront of housing production in the region, including both overall and affordable housing. Despite comprising only 12% of the region's population, the District has achieved 31% of all new housing units in the DC region over the past five years. The Office of Planning (OP) has been working to advance the Mayor's housing goals through community planning and zoning initiatives. Read more about the the impact of reaching this goal here.

As summer continues, OP has been engaging with residents about design and planning in their neighborhoods. We're excited to bring three community planning efforts to you for your feedback. In this newsletter, you can learn more about the North Capitol Crossroads Vision, Ivy City Small Area Plan, and Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area Plan and how you can participate in shaping these plans.

Sincerely,

Anita Cozart

Director, DC Office of Planning