August 2, 2024
Five years ago, we came together to envision the future of housing in our city. We talked about the challenges we were facing and how we would overcome them. We knew, in DC and as a region, that we needed to do more to create housing. There is a lot that goes into driving down the cost of housing, and one critical piece is also one of the simplest ideas: you need more housing. Especially in world-class cities like DC — where more people want to live — as demand goes up, you must increase your housing supply.
That’s why, when I came into office, I doubled our annual investment in the Housing Production Trust Fund. That’s why we looked at how many homes we had produced between 2010 and 2019, and we said: we can double that too. And that’s why, five years ago, we set an ambitious goal: to add 36,000 new homes in Washington, DC by 2025.
But we didn’t just set a goal. We also invested more than $1.3 billion in the Housing Production Trust Fund. We kept building through the pandemic. We made DC a national leader in creating affordable housing targets by neighborhood. And by sticking together — community leaders, affordable housing providers, care providers, developers, architects, DOB inspectors, DHCD employees, and so many others — this week, we hit our goal.
 The 36,216 new homes we’ve built since 2019 span all eight wards and are home to 65,000 DC residents. And by adding more homes, we’ve been able to blunt what’s happened to the price of housing nationwide — over the past five years, the cost of housing in DC has grown at half the rate of housing costs nationwide.
We are a leader in the region when it comes to housing. Washington, DC is home to 12% of the region’s population, and over the last five years, we’ve produced about 31% of all new homes in the region and 81% of new deeply affordable homes in the region. And next year, we expect to hit our goal of adding 12,000 new affordable homes.
Most of all, I want to say thank you to DC residents. Our community is committed to affordable housing, and when projects get tough, Washingtonians stand up and fight for it. Thank you for your trust and support, and let’s keep pushing.
Join the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for a magical, family-friendly evening of fun! Start the night off with karaoke, where the whole family can sing Disney classics. Then, settle in for a special screening of The Little Mermaid on the pool deck. Bring your friends and family for a night of music, laughter, and enchanting moments.
- When: Saturday, August 3 @ 5:00 p.m.
- Where: Ridge Road Pool, 830 Ridge Road SE
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More information: dpr.events
Join the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), neighbors, local organizations, and community leaders for a night filled with fun and unity. From cookouts and block parties to athletic events and candlelight vigils, this will be an evening that highlights the whole-of-community spirit of public safety. National Night Out is a nationwide event promoting police-community partnerships, and DC is proud to participate with activities in all seven police districts.
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When: Tuesday, August 6 @ 4:00 p.m.
- Kickoff: Sycamore and Oak, 1110 Oak Drive SE
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Events throughout the city: Check out the full list of activities at mpdc.dc.gov/page/national-night-out
Mark your calendars! Heat up your career at the DC Hot Days, Hot Jobs Hiring Event. This event is free and open to all qualified job seekers, and will include on-the-spot offers from District Government agencies across various industries. Registration is open now.
- When: Tuesday, August 13 @ 10:00 a.m.
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Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW
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Register: dchr.dc.gov/joinourteam
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Experience an evening of linguistic fun and exploration at Planet Word’s monthly after-hours Wordplay Wednesday! Dive into interactive exhibits, including the “Unlock the Music” karaoke gallery and the “Joking Around” humor gallery. All three floors of the museum stay open late, where guests can explore, play word-based puzzles and games, and shop at the Present Perfect gift shop.
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