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About the Project The Rhode Island Avenue Planning Study focuses on a portion of the corridor between 13th Street NE and Eastern Avenue NE. The study explores the corridor's land use and market potential and examines opportunities for public realm improvements and strategies that better meet community needs and catalyze future investments. 

Please note: This website will be moving to a new url at the end of October 2026. Stay tuned for the new link. Thank you to all the residents and community members who have engaged on the Poplar Point Planning process to date. The District continues to work with the National Park Service on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) which will be released for public comment. Following the close of the EA public comment period the District will advance the Poplar Point Master Plan. The Master Plan will build on the land use plan established in the EA detailing the anticipated development program for the site including building uses parks and open space programming and roadway and street network design. Updates on the EA release date and upcoming steps will be shared on this project website.

The Office of Planning (OP) invites you to help plan new monuments and memorials in your community!  

From Minnesota Avenue to Division Avenue NE, WE NEED YOUR INPUT!  The DC Office of Planning (OP) is working to develop a Small Area Plan (SAP) for the Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor (NHBCSAP). SAPs supplement the Comprehensive Plan by providing detailed direction for specific geographic areas to manage growth, promote revitalization, or achieve other long-range planning goals. SAPs are developed through a collaborative public process that provides opportunities for community input on priorities in the planning area. SAPs are approved by a resolution from the DC Council, and their key recommendations may be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan in the future. The NHBCSAP will become a guide for the development of neighborhood-serving mixed uses including retail, housing, enhanced green spaces, and public space activation along the corridor. This existing conditions report shares information on community characteristics, demographic trends, and land use conditions. The Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Study focuses on the commercial main street which is highlighted in pink on the map on the next page. The data gathered in this report provides a foundation for a deeper analysis of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE. It begins to tell the story of a historic community east of the Anacostia River, connected by a once-thriving commercial corridor that serves several distinct neighborhoods. Data and community input from this report will inform the future Small Area Plan  

The Alabama Avenue SE Corridor Safety Improvements Project provides an opportunity to conduct a thorough assessment of all traffic and safety concerns for all transportation modes along Alabama Avenue SE. The project study area extends from Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE to Bowen Road SE/Ridge Road SE. The Alabama Avenue corridor was studied in 2017 and draft recommendations were developed. DDOT has implemented a number of improvements since the completion of the original study. DDOT will conduct community engagement throughout the project development process. 

PROJECT OVERVIEW The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is exploring methods to bridge the gaps between neighborhoods divided by transportation infrastructure along the Route 295 Corridor. This initiative aims to lay the groundwork for upcoming construction endeavors aimed at easing the challenges posed by the Corridor. These efforts include enhancing safety and accessibility, facilitating various transportation modes for daily commuting needs, and integrating recreational and park areas into the community fabric. We strongly believe that funding from the Infrastructure Law will help improve the condition of our infrastructure not only in these communities but across the city.   To learn more about the DC-295 & I-295 Safety and Geometric Improvements Study, visit: https://dc295-i-295-corridor-improvements-study-dcgis.hub.arcgis.com/.

We are planning. We are planning together. We are planning for equity. The Office of Planning (OP) is working with residents and stakeholders to develop an updated vision and implementation plan for Pennsylvania Avenue SE, east of the Anacostia River. Sign-up below to get involved!