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June 29, 2020

ReOpen DowntownDC

Like most organizations in the District of Columbia, the DowntownDC Business Improvement District is taking a series of precautionary actions to comply with the COVID-19 emergency declaration issued by Mayor […]

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June 26, 2020

Long-Awaited Franklin Park Project Begins Summer 2020

The major renovation of historic U.S. National Park Service (NPS) site Franklin Park is set to begin on July 1, setting in motion a transformative project to turn the nearly […]

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June 25, 2020

Support Local DowntownDC Businesses

Local DowntownDC businesses are in need of your support. You can shop online, purchase items from retailers who can handle orders over the phone or online, purchase gift cards, order [...]

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June 16, 2020

Father’s Day Gifts & Activities

Are you ready to celebrate the special dads in your life this Father’s Day? We have you covered! Checkout this list of gifts and activities available in DowntownDC. Be sure to […]

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June 15, 2020

DowntownDC Economy Tracking

The DowntownDC BID is tracking the partially open sectors on a bi-weekly basis, and our latest information is provided below. To support DowntownDC businesses, click here. The next data collection [...]

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June 08, 2020

DowntownDC Black Lives Matter Outdoor Exhibit at Gallery Place

As part of the DowntownDC BID’s commitment to develop an inclusive and welcoming space for demonstrators and all who live, work and visit DowntownDC, the BID partnered with the PAINTS […]

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Gerren Price Selected for IDA’s 2020 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program

June 08, 2020

DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) Director of Public Space Operations, Gerren Price, was selected by the International Downtown Association (IDA) for its 2020 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program. Price was selected among a […]

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June 04, 2020

Statement from DowntownDC BID President & CEO Neil Albert

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), since its founding in 1997, has been instrumental in supporting and transforming our community into a welcoming and inclusive economic, cultural and entertainment center […]

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May 08, 2020

Recap Virtual Discussion with DC’s Hotel Industry Leaders

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District on May 7, 2020 hosted a virtual roundtable with hotel industry leaders to discuss operations, implications of COVID-19, and the future outlook for DC’s hotel […]

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May 01, 2020

Thank you, Healthcare Workers!

Healthcare workers around the globe are working around the clock to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. In observance of National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week and EMS Week, the BID would like […]

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June 05, 2020

Press Release: Joint Statement from the DowntownDC and Golden Triangle BIDs

Friday June 5, 2020 From DowntownDC Business Improvement District President & CEO Neil Albert and Golden Triangle Business Improvement District Executive Director Leona Agouridis: “We stand united with Mayor Muriel Bowser […]

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May 28, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: BID Releases State of Downtown Report and Addresses COVID-19 Economic Impacts

WASHINGTON, DC — The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on May 28 released its annual State of Downtown Report at a virtual forum, where panelists and speakers, including DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, discussed the effects of […]

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February 06, 2020

FEATURED PRESS RELEASE: DDOT Announces Pilot Program for Bus Lane Camera at Eye and 16th Streets NW

February 4, 2020 (Washington, DC) — Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced a three-month research pilot for a bus lane camera at the intersection of Eye Street NW […]

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November 15, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces 2019 Momentum Award Winners; Mayor Bowser Person of the Year

November 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Friday, Nov. 15 announced their 2019 Momentum Award winners, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DowntownDC Person of the Year, and four […]

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October 31, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC’s Inaugural District of Fashion Runway Show Receives International Achievement Award

October 30, 209 WASHINGTON, D.C. – During its 65th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Baltimore, MD, the International Downtown Association on Oct. 29 recognized the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) […]

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October 25, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: BID Unveils DowntownDC Foundation With a ‘Toast to Franklin Park’

Fri. Oct. 25, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) unveiled the DowntownDC Foundation at the “Toast to Franklin Park” event on Oct. 23, officially introducing potential supporters to […]

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PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces Pamela Nieto as Director of Marketing & Communications

October 03, 2019

Thurs. October 3, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.— Pamela Nieto joined the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Sept. 30 as the new director of marketing and communications. Nieto will be leading the BID’s creative efforts—including branding, communications, […]

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September 11, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID District of Fashion Showcases S/S 2020 Collections

Mon. August 26, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) presents its third District of Fashion Runway Show on Thursday, September 5. For the first-time ever, District […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Galin Brooks to Join DowntownDC BID as Director of Infrastructure

July 31, 2019

Wed. July 31, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C.— Change is coming to neighboring DC business improvement districts (BIDs) with Galin Brooks, Vice President of Planning and Economic Development at the NoMa BID, […]

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July 31, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Partners With ULI to Host Advisory Panel on Sustainability in DC

Wed. July 31, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is partnering with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) July 21-26 to host an Advisory Panel to study […]

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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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ReOpen DowntownDC

Long-Awaited Franklin Park Project Begins Summer 2020

Support Local DowntownDC Businesses

Father’s Day Gifts & Activities

DowntownDC Economy Tracking

DowntownDC Black Lives Matter Outdoor Exhibit at Gallery Place

Gerren Price Selected for IDA’s 2020 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program

Statement from DowntownDC BID President & CEO Neil Albert

Recap Virtual Discussion with DC’s Hotel Industry Leaders

Thank you, Healthcare Workers!

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Press Release: Joint Statement from the DowntownDC and Golden Triangle BIDs

PRESS RELEASE: BID Releases State of Downtown Report and Addresses COVID-19 Economic Impacts

FEATURED PRESS RELEASE: DDOT Announces Pilot Program for Bus Lane Camera at Eye and 16th Streets NW

PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces 2019 Momentum Award Winners; Mayor Bowser Person of the Year

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC’s Inaugural District of Fashion Runway Show Receives International Achievement Award

PRESS RELEASE: BID Unveils DowntownDC Foundation With a ‘Toast to Franklin Park’

PRESS RELEASE: BID Announces Pamela Nieto as Director of Marketing & Communications

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID District of Fashion Showcases S/S 2020 Collections

PRESS RELEASE: Galin Brooks to Join DowntownDC BID as Director of Infrastructure

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Partners With ULI to Host Advisory Panel on Sustainability in DC

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