Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled the groundbreaking Downtown Action Plan and Public Realm Plan, ushering in a new era of urban revitalization for the District. Join city leaders on this transformative journey as they redefine the central business district, promising a resilient, vibrant, and equitable downtown. Explore visionary nodes and catalytic public realm projects driving DC's comeback.

Cherry blossom season is on the horizon which means blooming events will be coming to you soon. The BID is calling for merchants and food truck vendors for Jazz & Blossoms, a premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival that will take place on Sunday, April 7, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Let your business blossom alongside the melodies of spring!

Happy Women's History Month! In DowntownDC, we celebrate women year-round with women-centric hotels, women-owned businesses, museums whose halls are adorned with art created for and by women, and much more. There are so many ways to recognize women especially this month, including a 5K run/walk inspired by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the history-making women of the nation's capital, International Women's Day festivities at Hotel Zena, and a callbox exploration through prominent women in D.C.'s history.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to begin roadway maintenance work which includes concrete work on K Street NW from 7th to 9th streets NW starting on or about Wednesday, March 6, 2024, weather permitting. The roadway project is anticipated to be completed by Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Temporary lane closures are to be expected with one travel lane remaining open. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and some Saturdays.