Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Press Releases

• Published on February 2, 2022 - 23:39 GMT

  As Fair Shot February Kicks Off, Mayor Bowser Announces First Ever Housing Production Trust Fund Investment in Ward 3

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the selection of 10 projects from the Priority Evaluation round of the 2021 Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP), including the first …

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• Published on February 2, 2022 - 18:27 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Applauds DC Council Authorization of the Use of Eminent Domain at the Capitol Gateway Marketplace

  (Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia approved Mayor Bowser’s request to authorize the use of eminent domain in order to initiate action at the long-stalled Capitol Gateway Marketplace, located in Ward 7 at the intersection of …

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• Published on February 2, 2022 - 18:19 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Applauds DC Council Authorization of the Use of Eminent Domain at the Capitol Gateway Marketplace

  (Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia approved Mayor Bowser’s request to authorize the use of eminent domain in order to initiate action at the long-stalled Capitol Gateway Marketplace, located in Ward 7 at the intersection of …

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• Published on February 2, 2022 - 02:21 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Applauds Council Approval of DC’s First-Ever Public-Private Partnership

  (Washington, DC) – Today, eight years after then-Councilmember Muriel Bowser introduced the Public-Private Partnership Act of 2014, the Council of the District of Columbia approved a $309 million contract with Plenary Infrastructure DC (PIDC) to deliver …

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• Published on February 1, 2022 - 20:58 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Applauds Council Approval of DC’s First-Ever Public-Private Partnership

  (Washington, DC) – Today, eight years after then-Councilmember Muriel Bowser introduced the Public-Private Partnership Act of 2014, the Council of the District of Columbia approved a $309 million contract with Plenary Infrastructure DC (PIDC) to deliver …

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• Published on January 28, 2022 - 02:40 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Clears Path to Bring a New Grocery Store to Ward 7

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a plan for a new grocery store to come to the long-vacant retail site at Capitol Gateway Marketplace, located in Ward 7 …

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• Published on January 28, 2022 - 00:15 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Launches New $40 Million “Bridge Fund” to Support Small Businesses

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a new $40 million round of the Bridge Fund Grant Program that will provide financial support to brick and mortar …

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• Published on January 28, 2022 - 00:15 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Clears Path to Bring a New Grocery Store to Ward 7

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a plan for a new grocery store to come to the long-vacant retail site at Capitol Gateway Marketplace, located in Ward 7 …

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• Published on January 26, 2022 - 00:26 GMT

  RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Director of Operations

  Position Title: Director of Operations Job ID: 15725 Open To: Public Open Period: 1/25/2022- 2/4/2022 Position Overview: The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) assists the Mayor in the coordination, planning, …

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• Published on January 24, 2022 - 20:33 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Launches New $40 Million “Bridge Fund” to Support Small Businesses

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a new $40 million round of the Bridge Fund Grant Program that will provide financial support to brick and mortar …

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• Published on January 14, 2022 - 23:36 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Support Local Restaurants During Winter Restaurant Week, Reminds Residents of Upcoming ...

  (Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and local business owners kicked off Winter Restaurant Week taking place Monday, January 17 - Sunday, January 23. Administration officials also …

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• Published on January 14, 2022 - 23:34 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Support Local Restaurants During Winter Restaurant Week, Reminds Residents of Upcoming ...

  (Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and local business owners kicked off Winter Restaurant Week taking place Monday, January 17 - Sunday, January 23. Administration officials also …

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• Published on January 14, 2022 - 16:36 GMT

  RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Public Affairs Specialist

  Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist Job ID: 15586 Open To: Public Open Period: January 14, 2022 - January 24, 2022 Position Overview: The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) assists the Mayor in the coordination, …

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• Published on January 14, 2022 - 14:51 GMT

  RECRUITMENT NOTICE - Program Analyst (Federal Grants and Contracts Compliance and Agency Invoicing Manager)

  Agency Title: Program Analyst (Federal Grants and Contracts Compliance and Agency Invoicing Manager) Job ID: 17590 Open To: Public Open Period: June 8, 2022 – June 28, 2022 Position Overview:The District of Columbia’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for …

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• Published on January 14, 2022 - 00:43 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Announces $1.5 Million Direct Cash Assistance Program to Support New and Expectant Moms

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a new $1.5 million direct cash transfer pilot program, Strong Families, Strong Future DC, to support maternal health and …

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• Published on January 13, 2022 - 22:14 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Announces $1.5 Million Direct Cash Assistance Program to Support New and Expectant Moms

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a new $1.5 million direct cash transfer pilot program, Strong Families, Strong Future DC, to support maternal health and …

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• Published on January 8, 2022 - 21:36 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on DC’s First Lidl Food Market in Ward 7

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) joined leaders from Lidl to break ground on Lidl’s first store in Washington, DC located at Skyland Town Center. Lidl recently …

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• Published on January 8, 2022 - 17:57 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on DC’s First Lidl Food Market in Ward 7

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) joined leaders from Lidl to break ground on Lidl’s first store in Washington, DC located at Skyland Town Center. Lidl recently …

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• Published on January 8, 2022 - 00:02 GMT

  Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on DC’s First Lidl Food Market in Ward 7

  (Washington, DC) – On Saturday, January 8, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District officials, business leaders, and community members to break ground on Lidl’s first store in Washington, DC located at Skyland Town Center.   The Skyland project is a multi- …

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• Published on January 8, 2022 - 00:00 GMT

  Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on DC’s First Lidl Food Market in Ward 7

  (Washington, DC) – On Saturday, January 8, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District officials, business leaders, and community members to break ground on Lidl’s first store in Washington, DC located at Skyland Town Center.   The Skyland project is a multi- …

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