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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

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36,000 New Homes by 2025

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

FY25 DMPED Budget Overview

View more information about the FY25 DMPED Budget Overview.

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.

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.

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

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.

FY24 Business Funding Opportunities

Various existing and new grant programs and procurement opportunities for DC businesses will be available through the DMPED cluster in fiscal year 2024. Program details and updates will be added here as they become available. Check here for Program details.

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Procurement Opportunities and Forms

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

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.

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.

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Jul 30 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces Organizational Changes within DC Government

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a series of organizational changes within...

Jul 29 2024

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

Mayor Bowser to Host Summit on the future of Green Affordable Housing in DC and Cities Across the...

Jul 3 2024

Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July...

Jun 24 2024

Mayor Bowser to Promote Washington, DC to International Businesses at SelectUSA Investment Summit

(Washington, DC) – Today, Monday, June 24, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the SelectUSA Investment...

Jun 21 2024

With Temperatures Forecast to Reach 100 Degrees on Saturday and Sunday, Extended Heat Emergency Plan to Remain Activated in Washington, DC

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that the Extended Heat Emergency will remain...

May 1 2024

DMPED Newsletter - May 1, 2024

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

Sep 10 2019

DMPED's Closer: August Edition 2019

Kicking Off 202Creates in the District! September means one thing: 202Creates! In case you missed...

Aug 2 2019

DMPED's Closer: July Edition 2019

36,000 Housing Units by 2025

Jul 1 2019

DMPED's Closer: June Edition 2019

Farewell, Brian Kenner!

Jun 3 2019

DMPED's Closer: May Edition 2019

June Housing Bloom

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

May 24 2018

Bowser Administration to Break Ground on Affordable Housing for Formerly Homeless Veterans on Walter Reed

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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:...

Apr 9 2024

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Policy Advisor (Legislative Director)

RECRUITMENT NOTICE Position Title: Policy Advisor (Legislative Director) Job ID: 25778 Open To:...

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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Agency Performance

Neighbors back plan to turn Franklin School into Georgetown University center for the performing arts

Date Released:

Mon, 11/16/2015

Washington Post by Jonathan O'Connell

Georgetown University officials say their plan to turn the former Franklin School into a center for music and performing arts is the best way for D.C. to re-use the property, and the building’s neighbors downtown agree.