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Employer Engagement 100 (EE100)

Read about our new effort to engage with D.C. employers on strategies for protecting and building the District's economy.

DC Inclusive Innovation Fund

The DC Inclusive Innovation Fund is a new program that will invest in and support early stage District businesses led by underrepresented entrepreneurs.

March Madness 2019

Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor Brian Kenner hosted the Fifth Annual March Madness on March 26 to reveal projects soon to be available to the District’s development community. Thank you for attending!

TOGETHER, WE'RE MAKING A GREAT CITY BETTER. Led by Mayor Muriel Bowser, we're creating a new economic strategy for the District.

DC's Economic Strategy

Check out DC's new economic strategy, our plan to advance economic growth that benefits all Washingtonians.

The Best City? Obviously, Washington, DC

Mayor Bowser Introduces Washington, DC's Bid for Amazon HQ2

The Opportunity Zones in Washington, DC

On April 20, Mayor Bowser nominated 25 census tracts to be Opportunity Zones. Opportunity Zones is a new federal program that provides tax incentives for investments in new businesses and commercial projects in low-income communities.

Neighborhood Prosperity Fund

Neighborhood Prosperity Fund (NPF) from the Economic Development Special Account pursuant to DC Official Code §2-1225.21.

FY19 Request for Applications (RFA) Release Date: April 19, 2019; Submission Deadline: May 24, 2019

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Grant Opportunities

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Employment and Internship Opportunities

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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.

Locate and Grow Your Business

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

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Apr 3 2019

Mayor Bowser to Release First-Ever DC Cultural Plan to Invest in and Strengthen Local Art Communities

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, April 4, at 6 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will release the District’s...

Mar 30 2019

Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Start of Newest Chapter for The Wharf and Southwest Waterfront

Phase 2 of transformative Waterfront neighborhood to bring more housing and job opportunities for...

Mar 29 2019

Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Phase 2 of The Wharf with Community Celebration and Family Fun Day

Washington, DC–On Saturday, March 30, at 1 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will kick off Phase 2 of The...

Mar 28 2019

Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on New Housing and Commercial Development on Walter Reed’s Historic Campus

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, March 29, at 3 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will break ground on The...

Mar 26 2019

Mayor Bowser Hosts Fifth Annual March Madness Featuring Senator Scott and Congresswoman Norton to Highlight Opportunities for All

Administration Previews Upcoming Development Projects that Will Create Jobs, Produce and Preserve...

Feb 8 2019

DMPED's Closer: January 2019 Edition

New Year, Renewed Commitment to YOU

Jan 16 2019

DMPED's Closer: December Edition 2018

Hello, 2019! As we close out 2018, I’m excited to announce that we will again start the year with ...

Dec 5 2018

DMPED's Closer: November Edition 2018

Closing Out 2018 in the Best City! Another year of serving the residents of the District is in the...

Nov 5 2018

DMPED's Closer: October Edition 2018

Mobility in the City

Oct 1 2018

DMPED's Closer: September Edition 2018

Moving into Fiscal Year 2019 As we now close out Fiscal Year 2018 and move into Fiscal Year 2019,...

Jan 30 2019

Deputy Mayor Kenner to Host DC Econ UNPLUGGED

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR PLANNING PURPOSES January 30, 2019 CONTACT: Chanda Washington Chanda....

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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May 16 2018

Deputy Mayor Kenner to Break Ground on 191 Multi-Family Apartments in Ward 7

CONTACT: Chanda Washington [email protected] 202-340-6318 Jessica Carroll [email protected]

Apr 12 2019

Summer Internship - Business Development

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) supports the Mayor in...

Feb 7 2019

District of Fashion Runway Show Ties District to NYFW

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

DMPED Real Estate Project Pipeline

The DMPED Real Estate Project Pipeline provides our stakeholders with real time updates on the status of real estate projects located across the District of Columbia.

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

Office Hours
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

Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Planet Word

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Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and Planet Word Founder Ann Friedman at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the renovation and restoration of the historic Franklin School, the future home of Planet Word. At the event, enjoy live music, performances and a preview of what's to come at the new museum dedicated to language.