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Office of Planning

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Office of Planning Operating Status During COVID-19 Emergency

View information about our modified operations, in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Housing Equity Report

The report provides an analysis of current affordable housing distribution and proposes specific targets to achieve Mayor Bowser’s bold goal of building 36,000 new homes, including 12,000 homes affordable to low-income residents, by 2025.

Public Life Initiatives

Working toward a vibrant public life in DC to promote health, safety, civic engagement, economic opportunity, and connected communities.

Mayors Comp Plan Proposal

Plan DC (The Office of Planning) Amending The DC Comprehensive Plan

District of Columbia Public Space Activation & Stewardship Guide 2018

The District of Columbia Public Space Activation & Stewardship Guide is a resource developed by the Office of Planning to help District stakeholders foster vital public spaces throughout the city.

Home Rule Demonstration at the District Building, 1973

African American Civil Rights Tour

This virtual tour highlights 100 sites associated with the people and events that defined the local and national battle for civil rights. (Photo: Home Rule demonstration at the District Building, 1973)

Members of Gay Activist Alliance circa 1970

Historic Context Statement for Washington's LGBTQ Resources

The Historic Context Statement for Washington’s LGBTQ Resources was prepared to document and broaden the historical narrative of the District’s LGBTQ communities.

Information for DC Properties

Note: The current version relies on Adobe Flash. A mobile-friendly edition is coming soon.

Upcoming Events

Jun 4 2020 - 09:30

Virtual HPRB Meeting

Latest

Mar 10 2020

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off 2020 Census Season

Once you receive an invitation by mail, there are three ways you can complete the census this year...

Jan 3 2020

As Part of the #36000by2025 Goal, Mayor Bowser Announces Zoning Proposal to Create More Affordable Housing

Proposal to Expand Inclusionary Zoning Aims to Create More Affordable Units Through Additional...

Dec 16 2019

Bowser Administration Extends Public Review Period for Comprehensive Plan

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the DC Office of Planning (OP) announced that the public will now have...

Nov 25 2019

The Bowser Administration Awarded Grant to Support Asian and Pacific Islander History Study

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Bowser Administration, led by DC Office of Planning's Historic Preservation...

Nov 21 2019

The Bowser Administration Launches DC African American Civil Rights Trail

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Bowser Administration, led by District of Columbia Historic Preservation...

Mar 31 2020

What's Happening at the DC Office of Planning?

In a matter of weeks our lives have completely changed. Our city – and the entire world – is a very...

Feb 28 2020

What's Happening at the DC Office Of Planning?

Happy Black History Month from the Office of Planning (OP)! Be sure to check our State Data Center’...

Jan 27 2020

What's Happening at the DC Office of Planning?

Happy 2020, friends of OP! As we kick off this new decade, we continue to work each day support the...

Dec 30 2019

What's Happening at the DC Office of Planning?

The Office of Planning (OP) had a busy 2019, focusing on the Comprehensive Plan, the Housing...

Nov 26 2019

What's Happening at the DC Office of Planning?

November flew by at the Office of Planning (OP) as we continued engaging with residents,...

Feb 26 2020

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Historic Architect

Position: Historic Architect Job ID No: 10096

Feb 3 2020

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Historic Architect

Position: Historic Architect Job ID: 9817 Open to: Public Open Period: 1/31/2020 - 2/10/2020...

Jan 23 2020

RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Community Planner

Position: Community Planner Job ID: 9724 Open to: Public Open Period: 01/23/2020 – 02/02/2020...

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Office of Planning

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, except District holidays

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1100 4th Street, SW, Suite 650 East, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 442-7600
Fax: (202) 442-7638
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]