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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

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Housing in Downtown Program

Housing in Downtown Program Expected to Support District in Reaching 90% of the Goal to Add 15,000 Residents Downtown by 2028

Office to Anything Program

Mayor Bowser Launches “Office to Anything” Program to Activate Vacant and Underutilized Office Spaces into New Commercial Uses

DC Venture Capital Fund Program

Mayor Bowser has launched the DC Venture Capital Program, a new $26 million fund designed to make equity investments in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage tech companies based in Washington, D.C.
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025

36,000 New Homes by 2025

Mayor Bowser and Community Members Mark Significant Milestone: 36,000 New Homes by 2025.

Gallery Place/Chinatown Taskforce

Residents, businesses, and stakeholders can share their ideas for Downtown with the Gallery Place/Chinatown Task Force and receive updates on other progress happening Downtown by visiting BeDowntown.dc.gov.

Small Business Census Square graphic October 2024 with QR code

DC Small Business Census

Between April and the end of the summer of 2024, DC government is conducting a census of DC-headquartered small businesses to better understand who makes up our small business community and ensure that DC is a place where small business owners of all backgrounds can thrive. Click for more information.

Building The Future: DC’s Economic Landscape

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) hosted “Building The Future: DC’s Economic Landscape,” an event highlighting the District’s approach to long-term economic vitality.

Featured Services

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Explore employment and internship opportunities with us.

Grant Opportunities

View grant opportunities from DMPED and agencies within the Deputy Mayor's cluster.

Procurement Opportunities and Forms

Discover new contracting and procurement opportunities and view the required forms.

Development Opportunities and Solicitations

We periodically issue solicitations for real estate development partners and services.

Locate and Grow Your Business

Learn about the incentives available to businesses that relocate or grow within DC.

Upcoming Events

Feb 11 2025 - 18:30

Poplar Point Planning Process Webinar

Latest

Feb 6 2025

Mayor Bowser Announces New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health at St. Elizabeths East Will Open on April 15

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the new Cedar Hill Regional...

Jan 15 2025

Mayor Bowser and National League of Cities to Host National Housing Summit

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, January 16 at 9 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, in...

Jan 14 2025

Mayor Bowser Launches “Office to Anything” Program to Activate Vacant and Underutilized Office Spaces into New Commercial Uses

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning...

Dec 30 2024

Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year...

Dec 16 2024

Mayor Bowser Launches $26 Million Fund to Drive New Venture Capital Investments to DC-Based Start-Ups

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the DC Venture Capital Program, a new...

Jan 27 2025

Join us in Kicking off the Poplar Point Planning Process on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The District of Columbia (District) and the National Park Service (NPS) are excited to announce...

Aug 7 2024

DMPED Newsletter - August 7, 2024

Achieving a Mixed-Use Downtown Last month, we marked an important...

May 1 2024

DMPED Newsletter - May 1, 2024

Letter from Deputy Mayor Nina Albert Welcome to the District’s newsletter focused on...

Sep 4 2024

Mayor Bowser to Announce First Projects to Receive Support from DC’s Housing in Downtown Program

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, September 5 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce the...

Jun 11 2024

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Strategies and Investments to Support a Vibrant Downtown DC

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 12 at 9 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver remarks...

Apr 11 2022

Bowser Administration to Cut Ribbon on 100% Affordable Housing Project in Mount Vernon Triangle

MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Natalia Vanegas (DMPED) – (202) 769-7751; [email protected]...

Jan 29 2019

MEDIA ADVISORY: District of Fashion Runway Show, Feb. 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2019...

Jun 1 2018

Bowser Administration and Planet Word Museum to Break Ground on Franklin School

CONTACT: Chanda Washington [email protected] - (202) 727-6698 (WASHINGTON, DC) –...

Aug 31 2020

Notice of Second Emergency Rulemaking - August 31, 2020

THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF SECOND EMERGENCY...

Mar 24 2020

Notice of Emergency Rulemaking - March 24, 2020

THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF EMERGENCY RULEMAKING...

Sep 6 2018

Mayor Bowser taps Marathon Foundation to manage DC Inclusive Innovation Fund

Technical.ly DC by Michelai Graham Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office announced...

Jul 18 2018

Bowser Breaks Ground on Affordable Apartments for Ward 4 Seniors

Washington Informer On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the groundbreaking of Abrams...

Jun 14 2018

Massive redevelopment coming to former Walter Reed Army Medical Center site in Northwest

Washington Post by Michele Lerner The former Walter Reed Army Medical Center site, a 66-acre...

Jun 5 2018

Planet Word Museum breaks ground at historic Franklin School

By Ellen Schneider – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal Dignitaries...

Jun 1 2018

Veterans Housing Breaks Ground in D.C.

Apartment Finance Today by Christine Serlin Community members broke ground on a development for...

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development - DMPED

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

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John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 317, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-6365
Fax: (202) 727-6703
TTY: 711
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Agency Performance

Bowser Administration Awards $400,000 in Nourish DC Grants to BIPOC-Owned DC Food Businesses to Grow Local Equitable Food Ecosystem

Date Released:

Wed, 03/09/2022

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, The Bowser Administration, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, and Capital Impact Partners awarded $400,000 in Nourish DC Grants to nine local BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) owned food businesses in Wards 5, 7, and 8 to support the development of a more equitable food ecosystem in the District. This investment continues Mayor Bowser’s effort to improve food access, create new employment opportunities, and stimulate economic development in the District.