Additional BID News
Cherry Blossom Affair
Pink is in the air as the National Cherry Blossom Festival blooms Saturday, March 27, and continues for 16 fun-filled days through Sunday, April 11. Not to be missed: the one-mile National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, a highlight of the spring season, steps off at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 10, on Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets...
A Downtown Champion
Miles Groves, president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA), died on Sunday, March 7. The Downtown BID sends condolences to his family and community for the loss of a loved one and a tireless and outspoken advocate for Downtown DC...
National Mall Makeover
The National Park Service wants to hear your views on how to improve America's backyard, the National Mall. Provide your input on land use measures, restrooms, vendors, wayfinding signs and much more. DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 18th...
A New Website for a New Decade
As you can see, the Downtown BID has re-launched its website. Our new logo and overall brand repositioning are reflected in the site's crisp graphics and fresher, more contemporary look and feel. New and improved navigational features make it easier for users to follow their interests, be they finding related stories, connecting to neighborhood activities, exploring Downtown businesses and points-of-interest or reading BID-prepared research and reports. Welcome...
Pay the Piper
Good news for the city’s future: DC Council Members Jack Evans (Ward 2) and Jim Graham (Ward 1) have introduced a bill to add BID tax payments to "Clean Hands" regulations.The existing law prevents the city from issuing permits or licenses to individuals and businesses with overdue taxes or fines but does not cover BID taxes. The proposed amendment seeks to change this to ensure compliance--and with good reason: BIDs have a tremendous impact on neighborhoods, the city and the region...
Neighborhood News
Census Countdown
Keep an eye out for the 2010 Census questionnaire, which arrives via mail from the US government in March. It’s important to get an accurate count. The population tally influences retail decisions, housing development and much more in Downtown and citywide...
Two-Way Traffic
Say farewell to those reversible, rush hour lanes on 15th Street. Come Monday, March 15, the three blocks between K Street and Massachusetts Avenue will remain two-way at all times, even during the afternoon rush...
Walk on By
Get out your walking shoes. Ford’s Theatre’s (511 10th Street) popular History on Foot walking tour leaps back into action March 24 through August 28...
Join the Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barum & Bailey, a thrill-filled, mind-boggling circus spectacular, will arrive Downtown at the Verizon Center (601 F Street) for nine performances from Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21. “The Greatest Show on Earth” won’t disappoint...
National Gem
Who says old age has to be boring? The National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Avenue), the nation’s longest operating major touring house, celebrates its 175th birthday this year...
More Meter Changes
Short on cash and can’t feed the meter? Help is on the way. The city has introduced a new parking meter pilot program that accepts credit and debit cards as well as coins...
Affordable Pursuits
Seeking half-price tickets to the performing arts? The Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington (923 F Street), CAGW, has enhanced its online discount ticket site www.ticketplace.org, to provide more information for culture seekers looking for advance sale and day-of-show tickets....
Downtown Neighborhood Survey
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