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DC Office of Planning OP is the Mayor’s designated entity for planning in the District, providing resources, innovative solutions, community engagement & technical expertise.

The DC Office of Planning (OP) performs planning for neighborhoods, corridors, districts, historic preservation, public facilities, parks and open spaces, and individual sites in Washington, DC. In addition, OP engages in urban design, land use, and historic preservation review. OP also conducts historic resources research and community visioning, and manages, analyzes, maps, and disseminates spatial and US Census data.

10/27/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined our DC 2050 event in Capitol Hill last Saturday! DC 2050 is the process for rewriting the District's comprehensive plan - the guiding document that will shape the city's growth and development long-term. Sign up for upcoming events online: https://dc2050.dc.gov/pages/get-involved

This fall, we're bringing DC2050.com to you! Sign up for one of our neighborhood visits online at https://dc2050.dc.gov/...
10/23/2026

This fall, we're bringing DC2050.com to you! Sign up for one of our neighborhood visits online at https://dc2050.dc.gov/pages/get-involved, starting with tomorrow in Capitol Hill (swipe to see the tour route). See you there!

✅10/24: Capitol Hill
✅11/7: Brookland
✅11/14: Marshall Heights
✅12/5: Cleveland Park

Join us on November 5 at 5-7 pm for an open house all about the H Street Land Use and Market Study! We've been talking t...
10/22/2026

Join us on November 5 at 5-7 pm for an open house all about the H Street Land Use and Market Study! We've been talking to H St neighbors, business owners, stakeholders, and community members about the study and will be ready to share our findings. Drop in at any time to learn about what we've learned from research as well as community conversations. RSVP now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8Unkj5SLt0-ZBm-TnagtcwSCgEBVuAdLpGivFhZftLVURVZLRFJJRU45RFpPMlM1VTczTjRVVE45OS4u

10/21/2026

Attention Capitol Hill neighbors! We're hosting an event this Saturday, October 24, to talk with neighbors about DC2050.com and what we look at when it comes to planning for future development in this neighborhood.

The event features:
*brief presentation and Q&A
*walking or virtual tour around the neighborhood with a planner (both options cover the same content)

ASL interpretation will be provided. You can RSVP online: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d701cc2152cb483396b2b8e4db05a65f

See you there!

We're visiting neighborhoods throughout DC to talk with residents about DC 2050 - starting with the Capitol Hill neighbo...
10/15/2026

We're visiting neighborhoods throughout DC to talk with residents about DC 2050 - starting with the Capitol Hill neighborhood on 10/24!

The purpose of these events is to show how residential neighborhoods can grow by incorporating new housing types. This will also address a common question we've heard from engagement: how might neighboring properties be impacted by denser redevelopment while keeping the neighborhood's look and feel?

Each event will begin with a presentation outlining OP’s approach to growth in our communities and how different housing types can meet diverse District households' needs. Then, attendees will have the option to join either a short walking tour or a virtual tour around the neighborhood, both hosted by OP staff members.

RSVP online now: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d701cc2152cb483396b2b8e4db05a65f

10/15/2026

We have a plan for developing small area plans for every part of DC over the next 10 years! Check it out, sign up for updates, and tell us what you think: https://arcg.is/9vDj41

10/09/2026

Did you bike to work this week? We're checking in with some of our staff who bike to work. Happy Week Without Driving, and don't forget to wear a helmet!

10/07/2026

You HAVE to check out the new shared commercial kitchen at the Riverside Center in Ward 7! This new space was made possible through small area planning: we heard from the Ward 7 community that folks would like a place for entrepreneurs to develop their craft and feed their neighbors. Learn more about our future plans for small area planning in DC: https://arcg.is/9vDj41

10/06/2026

It's National Community Planning Month! Here at the DC Office of Planning, we're made up of several teams of professionals from different backgrounds, all working together to serve the District of Columbia.

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12024427600

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