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May 07, 2019

Summer Means Free Movies, Concerts and More in DowntownDC

Get ready to spice up your summer because the BID is bringing back your favorite outdoor summer series. Watch a Marvel classic this summer as Freedom Plaza transforms into a sunset […]

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May 06, 2019

Letter from the CEO: Progress on Downtown 2027

Dear DowntownDC Stakeholder: Two and a half years ago, we released our  “Downtown 2027: Vision for the Future” report where we outlined a number of ambitious goals for downtown in the areas of transportation, the economy, the public realm […]

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May 02, 2019

Mayor Bowser Highlights K Street Transitway Proposal

Mayor Muriel Bowser at a press conference on April 24 promoted the ways in which the K Street Transitway project is projected to improve transportation in and through DowntownDC on […]

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April 26, 2019

WBJ: BID report– Downtown D.C. hits record high office vacancy rate, but sees plenty of new development

“Downtown D.C. saw booms in development and tourism last year, but also notched a record-high office vacancy rate and sluggish employment growth, according to a new report. …the neighborhood is […]

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April 19, 2019

Washington Post: A shower at D.C.’s new day services center leaves one homeless man feeling more than clean

“…The shower El took that day left him feeling more than just clean. He described it in almost metaphysical ways. ‘To me, it just opens up possibilities and portals and […]

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April 05, 2019

DowntownDC BID Releases FY 2018 Annual Report

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) invites you to view our new fiscal year 2018 Annual Report, which details a strategic year focused on future growth and serving the DowntownDC community. “We are pleased to report […]

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April 04, 2019

National Cherry Blossom Festival Fun Continues

The National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF) is in full swing and DowntownDC is full bloom. There are an array of exciting cultural and entertainment events to attend in DowntownDC. DowntownDC […]

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March 07, 2019

Downtown Day Services Center Now Open

The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center) opened in late February to offer individuals experiencing homelessness a multitude of services within a single point of access. By the end of […]

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March 07, 2019

DowntownDC Welcomes Spring With the National Cherry Blossom Festival

The National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF) is just weeks away and as you wait for the blossoms to bloom, get ready for an array of exciting cultural and entertainment events […]

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February 28, 2019

Washington Post: ‘This is my do-over.’ She used to sleep on the streets. Now, she helps others who do.

By Theresa Vargas “…I first met Tokyo on Monday at the opening of a homeless day services center in Northwest Washington. It was one of those events where officials give […]

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April 26, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: Panelists Discuss DowntownDC’s Importance and WeWork’s Success at State of Downtown Forum

WASHINGTON, DC — The importance of DowntownDC’s economic vitality was the topic of conversation Friday morning at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District’s (BID) annual State of Downtown forum. “A thriving downtown is […]

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March 12, 2019

STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO ON FRANKLIN PARK-RELATED LEGISLATION

From DowntownDC Business Improvement District President & CEO Neil Albert: “The president’s signature today on the federal lands package is a major milestone for the District of Columbia because the […]

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March 07, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Honors 2018 Momentum Award Winners; CityCenterDC’s ‘Loop’ Wins Public Vote

February 28, 2019 Washington, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Feb. 28 honored the people, projects and programs who helped make DowntownDC So Much More in 2018 at the […]

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February 25, 2019

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Unveils Downtown Day Services Center

Mayor Bowser Unveils Downtown Day Services Center, Creating New Single Point of Entry for Residents Experiencing Homelessness to Access Resources and Supports (Washington, DC) Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the […]

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February 08, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: District of Fashion Runway Show Ties District to NYFW

WASHINGTON, DC—As New York Fashion Week (NYFW) prepared its fall/winter collection season, the District of Columbia’s fashion industry elite joined together on the night of Feb. 7 for its second […]

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November 08, 2018

BID Receives CAH Grant for Call Box Art Profiling Women in DC History

The DC Commission on Arts and Humanities (CAH) has awarded the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) a grant for the installation of original art profiling women’s contributions to local and […]

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October 24, 2018

Fancy Animal Carnival Earns International Downtown Association Merit Award

Washington, D.C. – During its 64th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in San Antonio, Texas this week, the International Downtown Association (IDA) will present the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) with a Certificate […]

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September 06, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC Hosts District of Fashion Kickoff to NYFW

WASHINGTON, DC—The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Sept. 5 hosted the inaugural District of Fashion Runway Show, which promoted local and international fashion through an exclusive D.C. kickoff event […]

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August 01, 2018

BID Announces Gerren Price as Director of Public Space Operations

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District on Wednesday announced the selection of Gerren Price as the BID’s Director of Public Space Operations, where he will direct and manage the BID’s 80+ […]

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July 06, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC to Host the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Viewing on Freedom Plaza, July 10 & 11

Washington, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) has partnered with the Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Comcast Business and Events DC to bring the 2018 FIFA World Cup […]

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02/26/2019

PRESS RELEASE: Norton Bills Pass Committee to Pave Way for Franklin Park Revitalization in D.C. and a Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission for the Nation

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Summer Means Free Movies, Concerts and More in DowntownDC

Letter from the CEO: Progress on Downtown 2027

Mayor Bowser Highlights K Street Transitway Proposal

WBJ: BID report– Downtown D.C. hits record high office vacancy rate, but sees plenty of new development

Washington Post: A shower at D.C.’s new day services center leaves one homeless man feeling more than clean

DowntownDC BID Releases FY 2018 Annual Report

National Cherry Blossom Festival Fun Continues

Downtown Day Services Center Now Open

DowntownDC Welcomes Spring With the National Cherry Blossom Festival

Washington Post: ‘This is my do-over.’ She used to sleep on the streets. Now, she helps others who do.

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PRESS RELEASE: Panelists Discuss DowntownDC’s Importance and WeWork’s Success at State of Downtown Forum

STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO ON FRANKLIN PARK-RELATED LEGISLATION

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Honors 2018 Momentum Award Winners; CityCenterDC’s ‘Loop’ Wins Public Vote

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Unveils Downtown Day Services Center

PRESS RELEASE: District of Fashion Runway Show Ties District to NYFW

BID Receives CAH Grant for Call Box Art Profiling Women in DC History

Fancy Animal Carnival Earns International Downtown Association Merit Award

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC Hosts District of Fashion Kickoff to NYFW

BID Announces Gerren Price as Director of Public Space Operations

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC to Host the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Viewing on Freedom Plaza, July 10 & 11

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