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Happy fall! I hope you’ve had a chance to get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and changing leaves. Might I suggest a neighborhood tour led by our urban designers? We have options coming up in Brookland, Minnesota Ave, and Cleveland Park, and we would love a chance to explore how our neighborhoods are designed and how they change alongside you.
Sincerely,
Anita Cozart
Director, DC Office of Planning
 We’re wrapping up our work for the H Street corridor from 3rd to 15th Streets NE. Join us at a final public event tomorrow to learn what we're proposing for the future of the corridor.
The project team extends its thanks to community members who supported this study by providing feedback at events and during our comment period and sharing information with your networks! Overall, we received over 2,000 comments, had 448 survey responses, and spoke with more than 200 people.
Final Open House Event on Nov. 5
We've been talking to H St neighbors, business owners, stakeholders, and community members about the study and will be sharing our findings at this open house. Drop in at any time.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Arrive at any time; Stay as long as you like!)
Location: Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th St NE - 2nd floor large multi-purpose room)
Please RSVP to let us know if you can join.
ASL interpretation will be provided. To request language assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please complete this form. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Planning at op.access@dc.gov or 202-442-7600.
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News from Our Partners: DSLBD Grant Open
The Department of Small and Local Business Development is accepting applications for the FY27 H Street NE Corridor Events Activation Grant Program. This funding opportunity aims to bring more art, live music, and community experiences to H Street NE through creative events that increase foot traffic and support local businesses.
The application deadline is November 25 at 5:00 PM. Learn more and review the full application requirements at dslbd.dc.gov.
Announcing a Request for Applications for the Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant Public Realm Improvement Grant!
This new grant opportunity will help bring the Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant Vision Framework for Public Realm Design to life by supporting visible, community-serving public space improvements and activities in the two neighborhoods. Projects may benefit Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, or both communities and must be located within the grant project area identified in the Request for Applications.
Eligible projects may include public art, seating and community amenities, shade and greening, interactive installations, cultural programming, and community events. Creativity is welcome!
We plan to award up to $200,000 total to one or two applicants.
Key Dates
Visit the grant application website for eligibility requirements, application materials, submission instructions, and other details. Questions about the funding opportunity may be sent to OP.CHMtP.RealmGrants@dc.gov.
Neighborhood Tours and Office Hours
We’re offering two event series this fall for DC 2050. Join us at neighborhood tours (accessible options provided) for a mile walk or roll around public space to learn how different housing types and other buildings work together to meet residents’ needs. You can also tune in to office hours on Zoom to chat with our planners working on DC 2050.
Upcoming Neighborhood Tours
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November 7, 11am-1pm: Turkey Thicket Rec Center (1100 Michigan Ave. NE) - RSVP
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November 14, 11am-1pm: Marshall Heights Community Development Org. (3939 Benning Rd. NE) - RSVP
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December 5, 11am-1pm: Cleveland Park Library (3310 Connecticut Ave. NW) - RSVP
Upcoming Office Hours
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November 19, 6-7pm: Zoom - RSVP
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December 2, 12-1pm: Zoom - RSVP
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New Blog on Our Approach to Downtown Growth
Check out the latest blog from Director Cozart, in which she shares insight into how the comprehensive plan can foster growth downtown. Downtown DC is an employment hub and well-connected by transit, but only 8% of land is used for housing right now. DC 2050 will promote adaptive reuse of historic office buildings to new housing and policies will encourage the addition of grocery stores, childcare, and recreation to help create thriving neighborhoods.
Read the full blog.
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