DMPED Digest - September 2025 Edition
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Letter from the Deputy Mayor
DMPED Digest - May 2025 Edition
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Letter from the Deputy Mayor 
This week, Mayor Bowser unveiled Grow DC, her Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget. By making smart, targeted investments, DC is focused on replacing federal jobs and retaining our world-class talent, expanding housing opportunities for DC residents, and making DC more resilient and competitive.
DMPED Digest - August 2025 Edition
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Letter from the Deputy Mayor
Last week was a huge win for DC! The DC Council passed the FY26 budget on Monday and took a first vote to support the RFK redevelopment on Friday, with the final vote scheduled for September.
District Announces Wharf Bonds Are Fully Repaid, 15 Years Ahead of Schedule
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Growth Fund
Status: OPEN
Opened: February 6, 2026 at 4PM EST
Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026 at 4PM EST
RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Senior Housing Advisor
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RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Agency Title: Senior Housing Advisor
Job ID: 30443
Date Open: 9/22/2025
Date Close: 10/09/2025
FY26 Emerging Retail Initiative
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) invites the submission of applications from qualified organizations for the FY26 DC Emerging Retail Initiative (“ERI” or “Emerging Retail”). The purpose of ERI is to boost economic activity and provide essential goods and services in underserved commercial areas. Inspired by Vacant to Vibrant, ERI adopts a temporary-use model that bridges the gap between shared/incubator spaces and permanent brick-and-mortar establishments.
STATUS: CLOSED
Join us in Kicking off the Poplar Point Planning Process on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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The District of Columbia (District) and the National Park Service (NPS) are excited to announce the kickoff of the planning process for the redevelopment of Poplar Point.