
About Ward 1
Ward 1 is a culturally rich section of the city that serves many functions for many different people.
Planning in Ward 1
The Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: District Elements has Area Elements (chapters) that provide geographically-specific policy guidance. Area Elements that cover neighborhoods within Ward 1 include: Mid-City.
The Comprehensive Plan’s Area Elements use planning boundaries, not Ward boundaries. The Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year plan, while Ward boundaries are political boundaries that can change every 10 years due to redistricting following the decennial Census
The Comprehensive Plan Amendment project web page is [email protected]. Questions, comments and feedback on the Comprehensive Plan should be emailed to [email protected].
Neighborhood and corridor plans for Ward 1 include:
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Columbia Heights Neighborhood Investment Fund: a priority investment plan completed in 2008.
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Park Morton Redevelopment Plan: a planning initiative for Park Morton under the New Communities program, completed in 2008
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Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station Area and Corridor Plan: a Small Area Plan approved by the DC Council in 2006.
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DUKE Framework for a Cultural Destination on Greater Shaw-U Street : a Small Area Plan approved by DC Council in 2005.
Development Review in Ward 1
Historic Preservation in Ward 1
- Ward 1 Heritage Guide
- Greater U Street Historic District
- Kalorama Triangle Historic District
- LeDroit Park Historic District
- McMillan Park Reservoir Historic District
- Meridian Hill Historic District
- Mount Pleasant Historic District
- Sixteenth Street Historic District
- Washington Heights Historic District
Ward 1 Maps and Data
Contacts
Evelyn Kasongo, Senior Neighborhood Planner
202-442-6313