The BID released the Retail Opportunities Map today. You can download the map from the Resource section of the website

Welcome to the

Capitol Riverfront District!

The Capitol Riverfront is Washington, DC’s newest and most rapidly transforming business center, urban neighborhood, baseball and entertainment district and waterfront destination. Development projects are redefining this area and creating a vibrant cityscape on the river. The Capitol Riverfront offers close proximity to the U.S. Capitol Building, access to three Metrorail lines and two major highways, a new major league ballpark and four world-class parks, plus a unique nautical heritage. Come experience DC’s new urban life at the river’s edge.

The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID) is dedicated to making the Capitol Riverfront clean, safe, friendly and vibrant. The BID supports and enhances the Capitol Riverfront through the following activities:

• Clean Teams and Hospitality/Safety Ambassadors
• Marketing, Branding and Special Events
• Economic Development and Office, Retail & Residential Attraction
• Coordination with decision makers and advocating on behalf of ongoing public realm, transportation access, infrastructure and neighborhood improvements
• Community Building

	Business Improvement Districts (BID) have proved extremely effective in improving urban neighborhoods and downtowns across the United States, resulting in higher property values and an improved quality of life for employees, residents and visitors. The success of BIDs in downtown Washington and adjacent neighborhoods is well documented and the model is ready for application to the rapidly developing Capitol Riverfront. The Capitol Riverfront BID services build upon the assets of the area and the emerging development dynamic to make the district a thriving destination.		A business improvement district (BID) is a geographic area where the majority of property owners agree to pay a supplementary real property tax in order to enhance the public realm and ensure the economic vitality of the area. The Capitol Riverfront BID was formed pursuant to the District of Columbia Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996 and authorizes an initial five-year BID term. The Capitol Riverfront is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation and is governed by a board of directors of not more than twenty-one (21) members. The board will oversee all Capitol Riverfront BID programs and policies, while an executive committee will oversee the BID’s finance, budget and personnel activities. The Capitol Riverfront BID is required by law to issue an annual report on its progress.		The Capitol Riverfront BID contains approximately 100 blocks and is bounded to the north by I-395, to the south by the Anacostia River, to the east by 15th St, SE and to the west by S. Capitol Street and the Fredrick Douglass Bridge, with an extension west into Buzzards Point to 2nd St, SW and with a northern Buzzard Point boundary of Q St, SW between 2nd SW and Half St, SW and of P St, SW between Half St, SW and S. Capitol St.