DC Office of Planning

We're excited to announce a new opportunity on behalf of our Food Policy team ? Grants now available! Are you a food business in Washington, D.C. that processes, aggregates, or distributes food for people? If you need help with infrastructure projects or buying equipment, this is for you. The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program grant program will give out $1.4 million to support food businesses in the middle of the supply chain. Infrastructure grants will range from $100,000 to $250,000. Equipment-only grants will range from $10,000 to $100,000.? Don't miss this chance—apply here: https://bit.ly/3YSrUCQ

?? OP is looking for a DC-based arts organization with experience in Public Art to support our Commemorate DC program. ? Application Deadline: December 3, 2024 ? Pre-Application Info Session: November 20 at 3PM ?? https://lnkd.in/essrhCSK

?? OP is looking for a DC-based arts organization with experience in Public Art to support our Commemorate DC program. ? RFA Release Date: November 12, 2024 ? Deadline for Submission: December 3, 2024 ? Pre-Application Info Session: November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM ?? More info at https://lnkd.in/edZFY5Bf

We're excited to announce OP received 3 awards in October, which happens to be Community Planning Month. From the American Planning Association National Capital Area Chapter: ?? Outstanding Plan Award, for the Downtown Public Realm Plan From the Lambda Alpha International Land Economics Society George Washington Chapter: ??Outstanding Plan or Program Award, for our Rock Creek West Roadmap collection of plans ??Creative Community Outreach Award, for the District Crossroads podcast series Thank you to everyone who contributed to the projects and to the organizations for this recognition! Lambda Alpha International (LAI) American Planning Association

Are you interested in joining our team or do you know someone who would be a good fit? We have two position updates this week: 1. Our Development Review Specialist opening is extended to Nov. 3. Read about it and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekn7K3iU 2. We are hiring for a Lead Community Planner on our Urban Design team. This position opens today and also closes Nov. 3. Learn and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eU8d8bG8

?? OP is looking to hire a Development Review Specialist to join our team. Learn more about this position and apply today! ?? https://lnkd.in/eB6XkzJV

?? JOB OPENING! OP is looking to hire an Operations Manager to join our team. Learn more about this position and apply today! ?? https://lnkd.in/emTTsCsz

?? JOB OPENING: OP is looking to hire a Community Planner to join our team. Learn more about this position and apply today! https://lnkd.in/edAjmqHE

?? OP is seeking a contractor to support a planning study for Rhode Island Avenue. ? Bids are due 9/25 at 2PM ?? https://lnkd.in/eRHWEkEk

Excited to share that SWA was selected to participate in a design charrette to reimagine the historic Farragut and McPherson Squares and BLM Plaza, just north of the White House in DC. Look out for the public release of our design concepts, coming later this month! Great to engage with DC Office of Planning, National Park Service, DDOT, DC Government, DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, DowntownDC BID, and National Capital Planning Commission. Special thanks to the American Society of Landscape Architects for organizing the event!