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Request for Proposals

The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking proposals from firms to establish an Urban Design Framework Plan for the public realm in the 500 acre area of the BID. This proposed framework plan will establish a range of guidelines, standards, and strategies for investments in the public realm.

Green Print of Growth

Released at our Annual Meeting, the BID commissioned RCLCO to examine population growth, job creaton, and investment along select Green Line corridor Metro stations. The study also examines the fiscal impact of that development as well as the impact of continued development in the Capitol Riverfront. Click "Read More" below to view the executive summary, full report, and presentation.

Diamond in the Rough

The Washington Post featured an article on March 31, 2012 by Marc Fisher on how the Washington Nationals may finally meet expectations on and off the field. Nationals Park in the Capitol Riverfront is close to an alluring river walk, one of the city’s best-kept secrets, that now runs from just behind the stadium to the Washington Navy Yard.

2011 Annual Report

Released at our Annual Meeting on January 12, 2012, the 2011 Annual Report and State of the Capitol Riverfront contains a summary of the BID's achievements in 2011 as well as updated development data. Click "Read More" below to view and download the full report.