District of Columbia Administrative Code

215 LAND SUPPLY 215.1 Land supply in the District of Columbia includes "pipeline" sites, vacant infill sites, underutilized sites, large sites, and other sites. These categories are mutually exclusive, meaning there is no double counting between them. 215.2 Pipeline sites are sit…

216 THE COOPERATIVE FORECASTS 216.1 The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) coordinates socio-economic projections for the Washington region. These projections include households, population, and jobs and are expressed in five-year intervals, currently to 2045.…

217 PROJECTED GROWTH, 2015-2045 217.1 The District's growth projections are based on a combination of the regional forecasts, approved and planned development, and land supply estimates. These projections anticipate a greater pace of growth and increased household size than was u…

218 FROM VISION TO REALITY: GUIDING PRINCIPLES 218.1 The earlier sections of this Element provided the context for the Comprehensive Plan. This section establishes 40 underlying principles for the future that reflect this context. Most of these principles are based on "A Vision f…

219 MANAGING GROWTH AND CHANGE: GUIDING PRINCIPLES 219.1 (1) The District seeks to create and support an equitable and inclusive city. Growth must be managed equitably to support all District residents, including vulnerable communities and District protected classes. We must reco…

220 CREATING SUCCESSFUL NEIGHBORHOODS: GUIDING PRINCIPLES 220.1 (9) The District prioritizes equitable participation that enfranchises everyone and builds people's long-term capacity to organize to improve their lives and neighborhoods. Residents and communities should have meani…

221 INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT: GUIDING PRINCIPLES 221.1 (19) Increasing access to jobs and education by District residents is fundamental to improving the lives and economic well-being of District residents. Quality education equips students with the skills an…

222 CONNECTING THE CITY: GUIDING PRINCIPLES 222.1 (28) Increased mobility can no longer be achieved simply by building more roads. The priority must be on investment in other forms of transportation, particularly transit. Mobility can be enhanced further by improving the connecti…

223 BUILDING GREEN AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: GUIDING PRINCIPLES 223.1 (35) Focus the city 's resilience goals on supporting inclusive growth for all residents, preparing the city for the impacts of climate change, and embracing advances in technology, while minimizing the negative…

224 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 224.1 Taken together, the forces driving change, growth projections, and guiding principles in the Framework Element provide a foundation for planning the future of the District of Columbia. The subsequent elements of the Comprehensive Plan following t…

225 GENERALIZED POLICY MAP 225.1 Purpose of the Generalized Policy Map: The purpose of the Generalized Policy Map is to categorize how different parts of the District may change between 2005 and 2025. It highlights areas where more detailed policies are necessary, both within the…

226 THE DISTRICT'S FUTURE LAND USE MAP 226.1 Maps showing the general distribution and character of future land uses in the city have been an essential part of the Comprehensive Plan for over half a century. Both the 1950 and 1967 Comprehensive Plans for the National Capital depi…

227 FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND CATEGORIES 227.1 Purpose of the Future Land Use Map: The Future Land Use Map is part of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and carries the same legal weight as the Plan document itself. The Map uses color-coded categories to express public policy for futur…

228 GUIDELINES FOR USING THE GENERALIZED POLICY MAP AND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP 228.1 The Generalized Policy Map and Future Land Use Map are intended to provide generalized guidance for development and conservation decisions, and are considered in concert with other Comprehensive…

229 INVESTING FOR AN INCLUSIVE CITY 229.1 Investing in adequate, well-maintained public facilities and infrastructure that meet the needs of a growing city will help implement the Comprehensive Plan and fulfill our vision of an inclusive city. Public facilities and infrastructure…

2000 OVERVIEW 2000.1 The Mid-City Planning Area encompasses the 3.1 square miles located in the geographic center of Washington, DC. It extends from Rock Creek Park on the west to the CSX rail corridor on the east. Its southern edge is formed by Florida Avenue NW and U Street NW,…

2001 HISTORY 2001.1 Urban development in the Mid-City area began in the early 19th century. Some of Washington, DC’s first mansions were constructed on the high ground above the L’Enfant city, such as David Porter’s long-demolished Meridian Hill house, now the site of Meridian Hi…

2002 LAND USE 2002.1 Land use statistics for this Planning Area appear in Figure 20.1. Mid-City comprises about 1,970 acres, or about five percent, of the District’s land area. Statistics on existing land use are estimated from current lot-by-lot property tax data and additional …

2003 DEMOGRAPHICS 2003.1 Basic demographic data for Mid-City is shown in Figure 20.2. In 2017, the area had a population of 96,489, or about 14 percent of the District’s total population. Between 2000 and 2017, the area grew by over 15,000 residents, largely due to new housing co…

2004 HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2004.1 The 2017 Census reported that 24 percent of the area’s housing stock consisted of single-family attached homes (row houses and townhouses), while 45 percent consisted of apartments in multi-family buildings of 20 units or more. Less than three …

2005 INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT 2005.1 Data from the District Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the Office of Planning (OP) indicates there were about 30,562 jobs in Mid-City in 2017. Major employers included Howard University and Howard Hospital, District government and pu…

2006 PROJECTIONS 2006.1 Based on approved development projects, local planning policies, and regional growth trends, Mid-City is projected to add nearly 12,000 households between 2017 and 2045. The population is expected to increase from 96,489 to 134,101 by 2045. Much of the gro…

2007 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES 2007.1 This section summarizes the opportunities and challenges residents and stakeholders prioritized during the 2006 Comprehensive Plan revision. During large community workshops, residents shared their feedback on District-wide and neig…

2008 MC-1.1 GUIDING GROWTH AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION 2008.1 The following general policies and actions should guide growth and neighborhood conservation decisions in the Mid-City Planning Area. These policies and actions should be considered in tandem with those in the Citywi…

2009 MC-1.2 CONSERVING AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY RESOURCES 2009.1 Policy MC-1.2.1: Cultural Diversity Maintain the cultural diversity of Mid-City by encouraging housing and business opportunities for all residents, sustaining a strong network of social services for immigrant groups…

2010 MC-2 POLICY FOCUS AREAS 2010.1 The Comprehensive Plan has identified seven areas in Mid-City as Policy Focus Areas, indicating that they require a level of direction and guidance above that provided by the prior sections of this Area Element and in the Citywide Elements (see…

2011 MC-2.1 GEORGIA AVENUE NW CORRIDOR 2011.1 Georgia Avenue NW is one of the District’s most significant and historic avenues. As a major arterial, it carries thousands of commuters in, out, and through Washington, DC daily. As a commercial corridor, it provides goods and servic…

2012 MC-2.2 14TH STREET NW CORRIDOR/COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2012.1 14th Street NW has been experiencing an urban renaissance, with hundreds of new housing units completed in the last decade, more under construction, and new ground floor retail businesses opening on almost every block be…

2013 MC-2.3 U STREET NW/UPTOWN 2013.1 U Street NW and the adjacent Cardozo and Shaw neighborhoods are an important part of Washington, DC’s Black cultural history. Black residents first settled in the neighborhood in the 1880s, capitalizing on new streetcar lines and the absence …

2014 MC-2.4 ADAMS MORGAN 2014.1 Adams Morgan is well known for its mix of housing types and historic architecture, community pride, civic activism, and cultural diversity. Among longtime residents and artists who preserved the neighborhood’s bohemian feel are newer residents, inc…

2015 MC-2.5 MOUNT PLEASANT STREET NW 2015.1 The Mount Pleasant Street NW shopping district was developed around the end of a streetcar line and has served the surrounding community for more than a century. Mount Pleasant has been a designated National Register Historic District s…

2016 MC-2.6 MCMILLAN SAND FILTRATION 2016.1 The McMillan Sand Filtration site occupies 25 acres at the corner of North Capitol Street NW and Michigan Avenue NW. Once used to filter drinking water from the Potomac River, the plant was closed and sold by the federal government to t…

2017 MC-2.7 MID-CITY EAST’S MAJOR CORRIDORS (NORTH CAPITOL STREET/FLORIDA AVENUE/NEW YORK AVENUE 2017.1 The Mid-City East area sits near the center of Washington, DC and showcases historic residential fabric and institutions, a rich diversity of residents, valued open spaces, and…

2100 OVERVIEW 2100.1 The Near Northwest Planning Area encompasses the 3.6 square miles located directly north and west of Central Washington. It extends from Glover Archbold Park on the west to North Capitol Street NW on the east. Its northern boundary is formed by Whitehaven Par…

2101 HISTORY 2101.1 Near Northwest includes the oldest inhabited areas of the District. Georgetown, established in 1751 by the Maryland Assembly, was a tobacco port and independent municipality incorporated into Washington, DC in 1800. At the time, the settlement was just outside…

2102 LAND USE 2102.1 Statistics on existing land use are estimated from current lot-by-lot property tax data together with additional information on housing units, employment, District and federal land ownership, parks, roads, water bodies, etc. They are not comparable to the sta…

2103 DEMOGRAPHICS 2103.1 Figure 21.2: Near Northwest at a Glance Basic Statistics and Projections 200020102017*2025 20352045Population 68,539 77,780 79,374 93,40699,973107,210Households 35,12138,41037,55144,33746,17048,551Household Population 59,31764,54…

2104 HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2104.1 In 2017, 82 percent of the housing units in Near Northwest were in multi-unit buildings, mostly buildings of 20 units or more. The percentage of housing units in large apartment buildings of 20 units or more was greater than the District-wide t…

2105 INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT 2105.1 The 2017 Census reported the area’s median household income to be $101,099, an increase from the 2000 median household income of $48,852. Near Northwest’s median household income in 2017 was 30.2 percent higher than the District-wide median of $7…

2106 PROJECTIONS 2106.1 Based on land availability, planning policies, and regional growth trends, Near Northwest is projected to continue adding households, population, and jobs through 2045. The Planning Area is expected to grow from 37,551 households in 2017 to 48,551 househol…

2107 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES 2107.1 This section summarizes the opportunities and challenges residents and stakeholders prioritized during the 2006 Comprehensive Plan revision. During large community workshops, residents shared their feedback on District-wide and neig…

2108 NNW-1.1 GUIDING GROWTH AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION 2108.1 The following general policies and actions should guide growth and neighborhood conservation decisions in Near Northwest. These policies and actions should be considered in tandem with those in the Citywide Elements…

2109 NNW-1.2 CONSERVING AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY RESOURCES 2109.1 Policy NNW-1.2.1: Scenic Resource Protection Conserve and enhance the scenic visual resources of the Near Northwest Planning Area, including the Potomac waterfront, Rock Creek Park, the park circles of the L’Enfant …

2110 NNW-2 POLICY FOCUS AREAS 2110.1 The Comprehensive Plan has identified five areas in Near Northwest as Policy Focus Areas, indicating that they require a level of direction and guidance above that in the prior section of this Area Element and in the Citywide Elements (see Map…

2111 NNW-2.1 SHAW/CONVENTION CENTER AREA 2111.1 The Shaw/Convention Center area is bounded by Massachusetts and New York Avenues NW on the south, 12th Street and Vermont Avenue NW on the west, U Street and Florida Avenue NW on the north, and New Jersey Avenue NW on the east. This…

2112 NNW-2.2 DUPONT CIRCLE 2112.1 The general pattern of land use in Dupont Circle is well established. Future development in the area is managed by the area’s designation as a historic district and the application of the Dupont Circle zoning. The area is a sought-after residenti…

2113 NNW-2.3 14TH STREET NW/LOGAN CIRCLE 2113.1 The 14th Street NW corridor extending from Massachusetts Avenue north to S Street NW, and the adjacent area between 12th and 15th Streets NW, includes a wide range of residential development, from large historic mansions and row hou…

2114 NNW-2.4 LOWER GEORGETOWN 2114.1 At one time, the Foggy Bottom and Georgetown waterfronts included industrial uses, such as gas works, glass companies, breweries, and warehouses. Most of these buildings were removed long ago to make way for office, retail, parks, and resident…

2115 NNW-2.5 FOGGY BOTTOM/WEST END 2115.1 Foggy Bottom is one of the District’s oldest residential neighborhoods. It includes a mix of 19th century alley houses, small-scale townhouses, mid-rise apartments, and condominiums, as well as GW’s campus and GW Hospital. Major federal u…

2200 OVERVIEW 2200.1 The Rock Creek East Planning Area encompasses the 7.4 square miles located east of Rock Creek Park, north of Spring Road NW, and west of North Capitol Street and Riggs Road NW. Its boundaries are shown in the map at left. Most of this area has historically be…