Washington DC Economic Partnership

DMPED is proud to release Washington, DC’s new Retail Strategic Plan — a data‑driven strategy to reposition and strengthen DC’s retail market and position the District for long‑term growth. This week, Deputy Mayor Nina Albert and the DC team are bringing these insights to ICSC Las Vegas to build partnerships and position Washington, DC for continued retail growth and investment. Read the Executive Summary: wdcep.com/news/washingto…

Agency staff members joined @WDCEP's Annual Meeting 2026. At the event, District officials including Mayor Bowser, members of the DC Council and Derek Ford, DCHFA’s former board chair, spoke to the impacts and accomplishments of development on D.C.’s economy.

Mayor Muriel Bowser and DMPED invite you to the 12th Annual DMPED March Madness on Thursday, March 19 at 3 PM — the District’s premier showcase of upcoming real estate, housing, and workforce development initiatives. Register at obviouslydc.com/mm26.

In 2015, we created DMPED March Madness—a chance for us to come together and discuss new real estate, housing, and workforce support initiatives. This month, we are hosting my final March Madness as your Mayor. Join us: obviouslydc.com/mm26

DC is the best city in the world: • #1 park system in the nation • 99% of people live 10-minute walk of a park • Crime down 30% • Free pre-K3 & 4 • We built 36,000 new homes in less than 5 years • Top public transportation system • Fastest improving urban school district

DMPED, alongside our partners, was proud to support SpaceNEXT, convened by Connected DMV. With our city’s proximity to NASA and a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies, Washington, DC is uniquely positioned at the forefront of the next phase of space growth.

Mayor Bowser is doubling down on creating jobs for DC Residents and attracting businesses to DC — with applications now open for the Vitality Fund and Growth Fund. This morning on WUSA9, Deputy Mayor Nina Albert shared how the Vitality Fund and Growth Fund are driving real impact across the District. Learn more and apply at ObviouslyDC.com

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon on Cycle House, an 18-unit, all-affordable housing community in Ward 5’s Truxton Circle. This project shows our commitment to sustainable and affordable housing. As Mayor Bowser said, it wasn’t easy, but we saw it to the finish line.

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Celebrates Groundbreaking of The Geneva, DC’s Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Join a virtual community meeting about the future of the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus. Attendees will hear directly from the stadium’s architect, as well as learn about ongoing planning efforts for the site’s redevelopment. When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Virtual (Webex)
Link to Join: tinyurl.com/RFKPublicMeeti…

DC is ranked #2 in best US cities to visit. 🏆 We love to be the nation's capital, and we love to welcome visitors to experience the beauty and history of our city. Story by Elizabeth Von Tersch travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-…

Talent Capital is live! This free AI-powered tool connects job seekers in DC, MD & VA with jobs, training & support—helping workers stay rooted in the region. Start here: talentcapital.ai #TalentCapital #DMVJobs

Exciting progress at Capital One Arena! DC’s local businesses are driving these renovations—showcasing the pride and talent of our city. Proud to partner with @TedLeonsis and @MSE to grow the future of the Sports Capital.

Enjoyed hosting the @WDCEP team at our offices yesterday for an interview discussing the @CapitalOneArena Transformation and how it’ll revitalize downtown DC. Excited for the full interview to drop soon!

🔜 I'm providing my testimony to the @councilofdc on the RFK stadium deal to bring the @Commanders home. Tune in at 10AM: 💻Here on X 📱Facebook.com/MayorMurielBow… 🖥️mayor.dc.gov/live

Being a Commanders fan is a family tradition. Coach Lou shared what it means to pass that jersey down—and for the next generation to see the Commanders play at home where they belong.

You know what, DC? I think we can have a Super Bowl here.

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Delivers Remarks at Bisnow's "Welcoming the Commanders Back to DC: The Future of RFK Stadium & Hill East" twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Help shape the future of Gallery Place Chinatown! Join us for an open house to celebrate the closeout of the Gallery Place Chinatown Task Force and share how investments in Mayor Bowser's Growth Agenda are strengthening the neighborhood's cultural and historical identity.

Mayor Bowser's growth agenda is accelerating DC’s position as a tech hub, supporting our emerging DC-based tech companies, and attracting new businesses and entrepreneurs. This is DC’s moment -- and we’re just getting started. Learn more at budget.dc.gov. #growDC