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Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world. Here, locals and visitors find all the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

The BID was founded in 1997 as the city’s first private nonprofit place management organization where property owners agree to tax themselves to fund services that enhance people’s experiences in the downtown area. The BID’s area includes 530 properties and is defined by Massachusetts Avenue on the north, including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at Mount Vernon Square, to Constitution Avenue on the south, and from Louisiana Avenue on the east to 16th Street on the west.

Vision

 

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District is an inspiring place to work, where we think boldly, feel empowered, and do BID things.

 

A group of approximately ten smiling, diverse staff members or volunteers is posing for a photo outdoors on a wet day. They are all wearing matching red jackets and several are wearing clear rain ponchos. Most people have their arms raised in a wave or cheer, while one person in the foreground is kneeling and making a peace sign. A green food truck and holiday market stalls are visible in the blurred background.

Mission

 

The DowntownDC BID convenes business, community, and government to compassionately lead a clean, safe, and vibrant district.

 

A vibrant outdoor scene of several children cheering and reaching up in a sunny park as they are surrounded by a cloud of very large, floating bubbles. The children are smiling and playing on the grass. Tall city buildings and a metal structure are visible in the background, suggesting a public event.

Values

 

  • Passion for Downtown D.C.
  • Compassion for People
  • Effective Service
  • Inspired Creativity
  • Meaningful Collaboration
  • Profound Impact
  • Financial Prudence
  • Support Our Team

Intended Impact

 

DowntownDC is a leading destination with undeniable energy. It is a dynamic and diverse district that is green, livable, and walkable, where everyone belongs, and memories are made. It reflects and amplifies the culture, creativity, and excitement of the city, the region, the nation, and the world.