The Comprehensive Plan AmendmentA Brief Overview

• Long-term guide for future growth & development

• Contains text & maps adopted as legislation that frame how areas will change over time

• Identifies policies in 10 Plan Areas (see back for map)

• Addresses a range of topics that affect how we experience the city

• Adopted in 2006 & last amended in 2011

• To reflect changing conditions & community priorities throughout DC

• To account for significant population growth at a much faster pace than expected

• To address new challenges related to equity, resilience & affordabiity

• Ensures DC evolves in line with our collective vision for planning an inclusive city

• Used by District agencies, residents, employers, developers & other critical stakeholders

• Sets priorities for the District’s public services, infrastructure, & capital investments

• Required by Home Rule Act

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Citywide Elements

Land Use Economic Development

Housing Environmental Protection

Transportation Community Services & Facilities

Urban Design Historic Preservation

Infrastructure Parks, Recreation & Open Space

Educational Facilities

Arts & Culture

Timeline

Spring: Coordination with District Agencies

Summer: [PLAN]DC Kickoff Campaign

Fall: Citywide Public Engagement

Spring: Open Call for Proposed Amendments

Fall: Framework Element Development

May: DC Values Launch

June: Public Engagement

January: Framework Element Introduced to Council

March: Framework Element Council Hearing

Summer/Fall: Analysis of Open Call Amendments

Council Approval of Framework

Draft Plan Amendment Release & 60-Day Public Review Period

Final Submission of Amendment to Council

Council Review & Approval

20182016

2017

Next Steps

2019

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A Brief OverviewArea Elements

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ROCK CREEK WEST

UPPER NORTHEAST

ROCK CREEK EAST

MID-CITY

FAR SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST

FAR NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST

CAPITOL HILL

CENTRALWASHINGTON

NEAR NORTHWEST

LOWER ANACOSTIA WATERFRONT AND NEAR SOUTHWEST

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Government of the District of Columbia

Office of Planning ~ January 30, 2019

Wards & Planning Areas

This map was created for planning purposesfrom a variety of sources. It is neither asurvey nor a legal document. Informationprovided by other agencies should beverified with them where appropriate.

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Planning Area Boundary

Ward Boundary

The Comprehensive Plan Amendment

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