Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

What Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development does

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is the lead economic development agency of the District of Columbia government, operating under Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor Nina Albert. The agency coordinates seven District agencies (including the Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Small and Local Business Development, and the DC Office of Planning) and seven independent agencies (including the DC Housing Authority and the DC Housing Finance Agency) to grow the District's tax base, expand economic opportunity and mobility, ensure an affordable quality of life, and strengthen DC's vibrancy as the nation's capital.

DMPED administers a broad portfolio of economic development programs rather than commercial products. Its flagship capital deployment vehicle is the DC Revenue Bond Program, an industrial revenue bond mechanism that has issued more than $11.5 billion since 1994 at interest rates up to 4% below conventional commercial financing. Tax-incentive programs include the 20-year Housing in Downtown tax abatement for office-to-residential conversions, the 15-year Office-to-Anything property tax freeze for office-to-commercial conversion, and administration of 25 federally certified Opportunity Zone census tracts. Business attraction and retention tools include the multi-year performance-based Vitality Fund, the Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (grants up to $300,000 or 25% of sale price, administered by City First Enterprises), the Great Streets commercial revitalization initiative, the New Communities Initiative for mixed-income redevelopment (Barry Farm, Lincoln Heights, Northwest One, Park Morton), the Growth Fund for startups, the Technology Ecosystem Fund, the Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant ($3.875 million administered by Capital Impact Partners), and the Black Homeownership Strike Force targeting racial homeownership disparities. Operational technology is limited to a QuickBase-based DMPED Real Estate Project Pipeline and standard government digital service portals; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

DMPED's business model is public-sector and non-revenue-generating: the agency is funded through the DC government budget and administers programs financed by public bond proceeds, tax abatement allocations, and inter-agency transfers. It does not charge for services. Customers are segmented into DC-based businesses of all sizes, DC residents, real estate developers, and international businesses and investors, with program delivery executed through both direct administration and an extensive partner network (WDCEP, DC Chamber of Commerce, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Wacif, 11 Business Improvement Districts, Destination DC, EventsDC, Federal City Council, and Marathon Foundation). The agency is headquartered at the John A. Wilson Building with 68 FTEs.

Name

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Legal name

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Website

https://dmped.dc.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DMPED is the District of Columbia's lead economic development agency, coordinating seven District and seven independent agencies to administer grant, tax incentive, bond, and redevelopment programs for businesses, residents, real estate developers, and international investors across Washington, DC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Executive Offices (92111)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

Keywords

• Economic development
• Tax incentives
• Business attraction
• Affordable housing
• Real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is the District of Columbia's lead economic development agency that coordinates planning and execution of economic development efforts across seven District agencies and seven independent agencies. It administers a portfolio of grant programs, tax incentive programs (including industrial revenue bonds, tax abatements, and tax freezes), business attraction and retention initiatives, affordable housing programs, workforce development, and real estate development projects to grow DC's tax base, attract and retain businesses, and create economic opportunity for DC residents.

Product overview

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is a government agency that serves as the District of Columbia's lead economic development organization. Rather than a traditional tech product platform, DMPED offers a portfolio of economic development programs and initiatives designed to attract businesses, create jobs, and spur economic growth. The portfolio includes real-time project tracking through the DMPED Real Estate Project Pipeline, financing programs such as the DC Revenue Bond Program and Commercial Property Acquisition Fund, tax incentive programs including the Housing in Downtown Program (20-year tax abatement) and Office-to-Anything Program (15-year tax freeze), business support programs like the Vitality Fund, Growth Fund, and Great Streets, community revitalization through the New Communities Initiative, and various grant programs including the Technology Ecosystem Fund, Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, and others. The agency also manages the DC Small Business Census and Inclusive Innovation Initiative to support entrepreneurship and economic opportunity across the District.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Our RFP: Mayoral Initiative incorporating community engagement early in the request for proposals process
• March Madness
• Vitality Fund
• Housing in Downtown Program
• Office-to-Anything Program
• Great Streets
• New Communities Initiative
• DC Revenue Bond Program
• Black Homeownership Strike Force

Products and services

• DC Revenue Bond Program An industrial revenue bond program providing access to tax-exempt financing to help businesses and non-profit organizations renovate, build new construction, make tenant improvements, and purchase capital by securing interest rates up to 4% lower than traditional commercial loans.
• Housing in Downtown Program A competitive 20-year tax abatement program designed to catalyze new residential development through commercial-to-residential conversion, expected to help achieve 90% of the Mayor's goal of 15,000 new residents Downtown by 2028.
• Office-to-Anything Program A competitive grant program offering a 15-year temporary property tax freeze to support the repositioning of outdated office space into new retail spaces, hotels, world-class office space, restaurants, and other non-residential uses.
• Vitality Fund A multi-year, performance-based incentive that supports large, established companies relocating to or expanding in Washington, DC, encouraging job creation, capital investment, and long-term occupancy of commercial office space.
• Commercial Property Acquisition Fund A program providing down payment assistance through grants of up to $300,000 or 25% of the sale price to eligible DC-based businesses looking to acquire commercial property located in the District.
• New Communities Initiative (NCI) A District government program designed to revitalize severely distressed subsidized housing and redevelop neighborhoods into vibrant mixed-income communities, including Barry Farm, Lincoln Heights, Northwest One, and Park Morton.
• Great Streets A commercial revitalization initiative designed to support existing small businesses, attract new businesses, increase the District's tax base, create new job opportunities for District residents, and transform emerging corridors into thriving neighborhood centers.
• DC Small Business Census A census of small businesses in the District of Columbia conducted to identify industry clusters that may need support, evaluate the success of existing grant programs, and share grant and community building opportunities.
• Inclusive Innovation Initiative Activities and resources that support Washington, DC's commitment to being the capital of inclusive innovation.
• Growth Fund A fund supporting startups and small businesses committed to growing and hiring in DC, helping local innovators scale while keeping them rooted in the District.
• Downtown Programs Portfolio A collection of investments and programs supporting a mixed-use, 24/7 Downtown with more housing, people, activity, and vibrancy, including Vitality Fund, Growth Fund, Chinatown Long Term Lease Grant Program, DC Tech Ecosystem Fund, and Special Event Relief Fund.
• Black Homeownership Strike Force A task force charged with developing recommendations to increase access to homeownership for longtime Black residents of the District and support wealth-building through homeownership programs.
• Grant Opportunities Portal A centralized portal providing access to various grant opportunities offered by DMPED and partner agencies, including Global Soft Landing, Chinatown Lease Incentive Grant, Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, Technology Ecosystem Fund, and others.
• DMPED Real Estate Project Pipeline A real-time database providing updates on the status of real estate projects located across the District of Columbia, managed through QuickBase.
• Opportunity Zones in Washington, DC A federal program providing tax incentives for investments in new businesses and commercial projects in low-income communities, with DC having 25 certified census tracts.
• Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant $3.875 million grant fund administered by Capital Impact Partners on behalf of DMPED to support District restaurants and retailers recovering from economic disruption.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWDCEP is a non-profit, public-private organization that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Washington, DC as a leading global city. Serves as a key marketing and business attraction partner for the District.
• DC Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides tools to help businesses develop and advocates for improving the business climate in the District. Collaborates with DMPED on business development initiatives and provides networking opportunities for DC businesses.
• Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of CommercekeyGTM or Marketing PartnerA membership-driven organization that supports the economic development of the Washington, DC metropolitan region by facilitating the success of Latino and other minority-owned businesses through networking, advocacy, education, and access to capital.
• Business Improvements DistrictskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerWashington DC's eleven business improvement districts manage and enhance neighborhoods through cleaning and safety services, business support and attraction, community events, homeless outreach services, and beautifying public spaces.
• Destination DCkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerThe lead organization to successfully manage and market Washington, DC as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination, with emphasis on arts, cultural and historical communities.
• EventsDCkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerThe official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia. Leverages the beauty, history and diversity of Washington, DC to attract and promote an extensive variety of events, generating economic and community benefits.
• Federal City Council (FC2)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit membership-based organization dedicated to the advancement of civic life in the nation's capital. Serves as a catalyst for progress, focusing the talents of Washington, D.C.'s most respected business and professional leaders on major initiatives and civic projects.
• Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of DMPED's cluster agencies. Supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
• Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of DMPED's cluster agencies. Creates and preserves opportunities for affordable housing and economic development and revitalizes underserved communities in the District.
• DC Office of Planning (OP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of DMPED's cluster agencies. Performs planning for neighborhoods, corridors, districts, historic preservation, public facilities, parks and open spaces, and manages spatial and US Census data.
• DC Housing Authority (DCHA)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent agency under DMPED cluster. Provides quality affordable housing to extremely low- through moderate-income households, fosters sustainable communities, and cultivates opportunities for residents to improve their lives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Philadelphia City Planning Commission: Philadelphia's municipal planning body responsible for zoning, land use, and comprehensive planning. Comparable to DMPED's planning coordination across District agencies.
• San Francisco Planning Department: San Francisco's municipal planning department handling long-range planning, zoning, and development review. Comparable to DMPED's planning and community development oversight functions.
• New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC): A quasi-governmental NYC economic development corporation that administers programs to attract businesses, develop real estate, and manage infrastructure across the five boroughs — directly comparable to DMPED's role in coordinating DC's economic development portfolio.
• Boston Planning & Development Agency: Boston's municipal planning and development authority overseeing real estate, zoning, and economic development initiatives. Comparable to DMPED's integrated planning and economic development role within DC government.
• Chicago Department of Planning and Development: Chicago's municipal department overseeing planning, zoning, housing, and economic development programs. Comparable in scope and function to DMPED's coordinated mandate across multiple DC agencies.
• San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development: San Francisco's municipal economic development office administering business attraction, workforce, and real estate programs. Comparable to DMPED's business development and Vitality Fund-style corporate attraction functions.
• New York City Department of City Planning: NYC's municipal planning agency responsible for land use, zoning, and community development policy. Closely comparable to DMPED's urban planning and community development mandate within DC government.
• Los Angeles Department of City Planning: LA's municipal planning agency handling land use, zoning, and community development. Directly comparable to DMPED's urban planning functions and cluster-agency coordination role.

Others

• Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP): A public-private non-profit partner of DMPED that drives inclusive economic growth, business attraction, and DC promotion globally. Functions as DMPED's contracted marketing and business attraction arm — making it the closest ecosystem-level peer.

Regional players

• Atlanta Department of City Planning: Atlanta's municipal planning department administering land use, zoning, and community development. Operates in a different geography but with comparable scope and structure to DMPED's planning mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DMPEDDC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqMeVGK6aRrzfjEbL3yI1Qw
• Facebookfacebook.com/DCDMPED
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/office-of-the-deputy-mayor-for-planning-and-economic-development
• Instagraminstagram.com/dmped

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Profiles19 records

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