Mark Simpson

My name is Mark Simpson and I am Director of Planning & Economic Development for the DowntownDC BID. I joined the BID in September 2024 and have been thrilled to touch so many aspects of Downtown’s reimagination in the post-pandemic era as a mixed-use, vibrant neighborhood that serves the District, the region and beyond. My favorite highlight so far was the State of Downtown Forum and Report. It was my first major project with the BID and I was really proud of the research we put together. Presenting key data points to that audience was an incredible honor and one of the peaks of my professional career. I am a lifelong Caps fan and love attending games at CapOne arena; my favorite spot in Downtown is the 12th row above center ice.