About OP The DC Office of Planning (OP): Works with residents in every neighborhood in the District to identify (or confirm) neighborhood priorities, develop a plan of action, and move to implementation. Develops thoughtful plans for revitalizing long-neglected neighborhoods in our city. The McMillan Plan, the Georgia Avenue Revitalization Initiative, the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, the East of the River Plan, and other projects are the first steps in neighborhood and commercial revitalization. OP now has eight revitalization planners to make these projects happen. Rebuilt the Development Review Department to respond in a timely manner. This department works with developers, large institutions, and the community to identify and resolve problems before a decision has to be made. OP has hired four additional design review specialists to provide this service. Incorporates Historic Preservation into the Planning Process.  Since October 2000, when the Office of Historic Preservation officially joined the Office of Planning, preservation elements have been incorporated into the larger context of planning. Disseminates demographic and economic data - The State Data Center has the information you need if you are formulating a marketing plan, relocating or starting a business, developing an area or customer profile, working on a public policy initiative or simply require demographic or economic figures.  Utilizes state-of-the-art technology on all Planning Initiatives. The Geographic Information System (GIS) Group performs demographic and spatial analysis, develops specialized GIS tools, and creates maps for OP planners, other District government agencies, consultants, and the general public.