Wednesday, 11/19, the National Park Service and @DMPED are hosting a public meeting on RFK campus redevelopment, focused on environmental and historic preservation impacts.

📍St. Coletta of Greater Washington (1901 Independence Avenue SE)

🕡11/19 from 6:30-8:30pm

Register here: bit.ly/4rfPWUy

How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?

Our picks this week:
🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights
🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social
🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour
✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive

We hope you'll stop by OP's office this Saturday to talk about how DC can grow.

OP Director Anita Cozart and @ddotdc.bsky.social Director Sharon Kershbaum will be there to take your questions.

Let's plan for DC's future together:
📆11/15 from 11am-1pm at 899 N. Capitol St. NE

We're hiring an Associate Director of Development Review. This position oversees the Development Review team and exhibits mastery knowledge of the principles and concepts of planning, zoning, and other regulatory processes.

📝Apply by 12/5 at bit.ly/4p4qRtF

Have you registered yet for a DC 2050 workshop? Let us know you're coming at rb.gy/5m1pvb.

Nov. 6, 6-8pm
Nov. 15, 11am-1pm

Both events at our office (899 North Capitol Street NE)

DC 2050 workshops are coming up! Have you RSVP'd yet?

Join us to learn about different strategies for guiding DC's growth. Let us know what you think about future development across the city and in your neighborhood.

- 11/6 from 6-9pm
- 11/15 from 11am-1pm

Learn more & register at DC2050.com.

🗓️The Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on Oct. 27 at 4pm.

On the agenda: our proposal for changes to the zoning regulations for rear additions (Case 25-11).

🔗See the Office of Zoning website for info on the proposal and how to participate:
tinyurl.com/3fdad2wy

October is Community Planning Month, which celebrates the role planning plays in creating great communities.

We want to celebrate our staff and the dedication and passion they put into working with residents to plan for DC's communities. Together, we're designing places where everyone can thrive!

We're hiring a Deputy Director of Development, Design, & Preservation. Seeking an expert planner passionate about innovative urban planning, design excellence, and preserving DC's heritage for our senior leadership team.

Learn more and apply by 10/29: shorturl.at/SpOIL

Two more days to apply for a DC 2050 community engagement grant!

🚨Read the RFA and apply by 10/22 at 4pm

🔗communityaffairs.dc.gov/publication/dc-2050-cbo-engagement-grant

The DC 2050 project team has heard your vision for the future and shared growth projections. This fall, the conversation moves deeper to where & how we can meet our growth needs in a balanced way. There are many participation options - choose your path at DC2050.com.

Wed., 10/22 at 6:30pm, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development is hosting a public meeting on RFK campus redevelopment.

📍St. Coletta of Greater Washington (1901 Independence Avenue SE)

🕡6:30-8:30pm

🔗Register at dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/ng/fa/RFKOCT22RSVP

Join us for the next round of DC 2050 public workshops!

✅Option 1: Thurs., Nov. 6 from 6-8pm

✅Option 2: Sat., Nov. 15 from 11am-1pm

Both events are at our office - 899 North Capitol St. NE

📆Register for a workshop and add it to your calendar at rb.gy/5m1pvb.

We're hiring a Community Planner. This is a 13-month term position.

Applications are open through 10/22.

🔗Learn more and apply: careers.dc.gov/psp/erecruit...

We've moved into a new phase of work for DC 2050, the District's next comprehensive plan.

Throughout the fall and into Q1 of next year, we'll be leading deeper conversations about how DC can grow.

If you've been thinking about participating, this is a great time! Sign up for emails at DC2050.com.

The Request for Applications is now available on the Serve DC grants listing: shorturl.at/hZhK3

✍️Apply for the DC 2050 Community-Based Organization Engagement Grant, now thru Oct. 22.

🗓️Pre-bidder info session 9/29 at 2pm.

📢We are soliciting grant applications from community organizations to support public engagement for DC 2050, the District’s next comprehensive plan.

✅Applications open: Sept 24
✅Due by: Oct 22
🔗Notice of Funding Availability: planning.dc.gov/sites/defaul...

DC job seekers:

The Office of Planning has 3 positions open, all closing this Friday, 9/19 at midnight:

- Public Affairs Specialist (experienced)
- Community Planner (senior, very experienced)
- Development Review Specialist (experienced)

Find descriptions & links to apply at: rb.gy/kqtnfb

👋Hello DC! We’re the DC Office of Planning and we’re new here. Looking forward to sharing helpful updates about our work to keep you informed and involved. Let’s keep working together to plan a District where everyone in all 8 wards can thrive.