July 12, 2024
Dear Washingtonians,
Last week, more than 270,000 people joined us in Downtown DC to celebrate the Fourth of July, and even with some rain, we had a great day. We have a fantastic Downtown ? it?s beautiful and walkable, it?s accessible by public transportation, it has great restaurants, and parks, and museums. But always the best part about Downtown ? and any neighborhood in DC ? is the people.
Last year, we set an important goal: to add at least 15,000 new residents Downtown. This week, we celebrated an important step forward with the opening of the Elle apartments, the first major office-to-housing conversion in Downtown DC. We also announced a new ?Office to Anything? program, which will incentivize the conversion of empty office buildings into housing, shops, restaurants, and more.?
You might remember that in the spring we launched a pilot Pop-Up Permitting program, which simplifies the process for entrepreneurs to open businesses in vacant storefronts. We talked then about how we are focused on bringing our creative community into the transformation of Downtown; and now through July 21, Capital Fringe is breathing new life into several vacant storefronts with their annual arts festival. It?s just one example of how we can work together to bring more people Downtown. ??
We know that vibrant neighborhoods need people ? at all hours of the day: workers, residents, and visitors. I'm grateful for the partners who are supporting DC?s Comeback ? these conversions can be challenging, but doing great work in our beautiful city is worth it.??
  View photos from this week on Facebook.?
The Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship will provide 75 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each for young adults ages 18-24 who have successfully attained a high school diploma or equivalent, participated in the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program, and enrolled in post-secondary education, occupational skills training, or the military. Apply today!?
Bring the whole family to Play in the Park! From jumbo games to skating, there are so many ways for DC residents of all ages to have fun at Bruce Monroe Park and Oxon Run Park.?This event is sponsored by the DPR Roving Leaders Program. ?
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Dates and Locations
- Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. @ Bruce Monroe Park (3012 Georgia Ave NW)
- Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. @ Oxon Run Park (1200 Mississippi Ave SE)
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More information: dpr.events?
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 Join DPR at the brand-new Reservoir Park Recreation Center as we cheer on Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Save the date to celebrate our athletes and the spirit of competition!
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When: Friday, July 26 @ 1:00 p.m.?
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Where: Reservoir Park Recreation Center (2507 First Street NW)
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Discover the creativity of our community at Capital Fringe ? an annual celebration of cultural democracy and artistic expression.?
- When: Now through July 21
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Where: Various locations throughout the Golden Triangle and Dupont Circle
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Learn more: capitalfringe.org?
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