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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.

ObviouslyDC

Washington, DC is a resilient city that pivots and grows in the face of challenges. We will continue to be the best city in the world to do business, bring big ideas to life, and set the standard for inclusive prosperity.

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.

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

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.

FY25 DMPED Budget Overview

View more information about the FY25 DMPED Budget Overview.

Featured Services

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Explore employment and internship opportunities with us.

Development Opportunities and Solicitations

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

Procurement Opportunities and Forms

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

Grant Opportunities

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

Locate and Grow Your Business

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

Upcoming Events

Nov 20 2024 - 10:00

Artificial Intelligence Saves Lives: Using Advanced Technologies to Secure Your Space

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Oct 25 2024

Mayor Bowser Awards $1.8 Million to 17 Local Businesses Through the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund

The fund is designed to level the playing field, ensuring that entrepreneurs who often face...

Oct 23 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces New Ice-Skating Rink Coming to National Building Museum and Other Downtown DC Holiday Activations

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID...

Oct 10 2024

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’...

Sep 5 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces First Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Projects to Receive Support from DC’s Housing in Downtown Program

Mayor Bowser Also Announces First Conditional Awardees of New Downtown Retail Grant Program

Sep 4 2024

Bowser Administration Selects Development Team for Parcel 6 on St. Elizabeths East Campus

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

Aug 7 2024

DMPED Newsletter - August 7, 2024

Achieving a Mixed-Use Downtown

May 1 2024

DMPED Newsletter - May 1, 2024

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

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 first...

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 and...

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] Richard...

Jan 29 2019

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

Jun 1 2018

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

CONTACT: Chanda Washington [email protected] - (202) 727-6698

Oct 22 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Resource Allocation Officer

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Resource Allocation Officer Open Date: October 22, 2024 Close Date: November 15...

Oct 4 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Director of Economic Policy and Business Development

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Director of Economic Policy and Business Development Open Date: October 4,...

Jul 29 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Special Assistant

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Special Assistant Announcement Number: 27064 Position Title: Special Assistant...

Jul 12 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Special Assistant

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Special Assistant Job ID: 26905 Open To: Public Open Period:...

Jul 2 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Attorney Advisor

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Attorney Advisor Job ID: 26779 Open To: Public Opening Period:...

Aug 31 2020

Notice of Second Emergency Rulemaking - August 31, 2020

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

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

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

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
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

FY23 Hospitality Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program - Information Session - June 14, 2023

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Join us for an information session about the FY23 Hospitality Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program. This program will provide grant funds to one or more nonprofit organizations to support sales and marketing technical assistance to small businesses within the hospitality sector that are struggling to meet their pre-pandemic revenues and patronage.