Betting big: A guide to development in Wards 7 and 8
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Washington Business Journal by Karen Goff & Michael Neibauer
What the District is doing to catalyze economic development east of the river
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Washington Business Journal by Karen Goff
Development in D.C.'s Wards 7 and 8 has lagged behind the rest of the city’s boom for a number of reasons — entrenched poverty, the Great Recession, the Anacostia River as a barrier, and deals that just plain fell apart.
Get Grants Ready Session
The Get Grants Ready session will discuss common errors and reasons for rejection to help applicants prepare for the next round of Great Streets, Locally Made Manufacturing and Neighborhood Prosperity Fund grants applications.
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Town Center Buildings at Walter Reed Get Key Approval
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How an Unofficial Park Became the Crucible in D.C.'s Long-Stalled Public Housing Reboot
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Washington City Paper by Andrew Giambrone
On a cool night last December, during what would have ordinarily been a mundane hearing on urban planning, District resident Shonta High recited a poem she had written for the occasion.
Economic boost for D.C. from MLB All-Star Game could top $70M, official says
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Washington Business Journal by Max Handler
Next year's Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Nationals Park could mean an economic boost of $70 million or more for the host city, a D.C. official said Wednesday.
FY17 Great Streets Grantees
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View the list of all FY17 Great Streets Grants Recipients
Virtual InvestDC Forum Helped Connect Local Firms to Investors Around The World
On Tuesday, July 11, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in partnership with the DC Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Virtual InvestDC Forum. This innovative approach to connect DC businesses with domestic and foreign investors was the first of its kind organized by DC Government. Via a direct web link, DC businesses were pitching to investors across the United States, Canada, China and India.
Innovation Space and Marketplace Report
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View the Innovation Space and Marketplace Report: Developing a Makerspace in the District
Innovation Space and Marketplace Report: Developing a Makerspace in the District
The Made in DC Program was established in July of 2016. A component of this legislation required the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) to submit a report to the Mayor and the Council on Opportunities for establishing a District-sponsored Innovation Space and Marketplace. DMPED issued a solicitation and retained local economic development consulting firm and DC Certified Business Enterprise, Jon Stover and Associates (JS&A) to produce the assessment.