For too many years, the RFK campus has sat blighted and underutilized – a sea of crumbling asphalt on the banks of the Anacostia. Now, we are finally on the verge of doing something transformational, not just for RFK and Ward 7, but for our entire city. The Washington Commanders are ready to invest $2.7 billion in this project. It will be the single largest private investment in DC history, and this agreement is the surest and fastest route to deliver for our city at the RFK campus.  

With 180 acres, we can do it all. We will have a brand-new, world-class stadium, new housing and neighborhood amenities, recreation and parks, and an entertainment district that supports all of Washington, DC.   

We have worked for more than a decade for this, and now we have a window of opportunity. But something I’ve learned in life: you never know how soon a window will close. When a window opens, get through it. Now is the time to get this agreement approved so that we can get to work delivering for DC.

If you want to bring the Commanders home to RFK and deliver jobs, opportunities, housing and more, then I urge you to sign up to testify on Tuesday, July 29. Sign up to make your voice heard: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/927  

Now is the time for RFK. Let’s seize the moment.  

On Saturday, June 28, join Mayor Bowser for the Gallery Place-Chinatown Task Force Open House as we celebrate the completion of the Task Force’s work and unveil its final recommendations for reimagining the neighborhood. The Mayor will also highlight FY26 budget investments that build on this vision, including $17 million to create a new “Gallery Square.” Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and help shape the future of Downtown DC.

• When: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. 
• Where: MLK Library, 901 G Street NW
• RSVP here

This Sunday, Metro will launch its first major bus network redesign in 50 years. The updated system features new routes, names, and schedules designed to improve service across the region. To see how these changes may affect your commute, visit the neighborhood profiles and route maps. Many of the new routes start with the letters “C” for Crosstown DC and “D” for Downtown DC. Learn more at wmata.com/BetterBus. 

For the first time in program history, Open Streets is coming to Capitol Hill and transforming a full mile of North Carolina Avenue, East Capitol Street, and Massachusetts Avenue SE into a car-free community celebration. Streets will be closed to vehicles so neighbors and visitors can safely walk, bike, dance, and play while enjoying a wide variety of free activities. Open Streets is free and open to people of all ages and abilities—no cars, just people! 

• When: Saturday, June 28, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
• Where: North Carolina Avenue SE, East Capitol Street, and Massachusetts Avenue SE from 6th Street SE to 17th Street SE  
• See a map and learn more here