D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10-A, § 1609
1609.1 Policy CW-1.2.1: Enhancing the Identity of Central Washington Neighborhoods Enhance the sense of identity of the different neighborhoods within Central Washington based on their history and natural features, their ethnic and cultural heritage, the design and scale of their buildings, and the types of activities and uses they support. Unique identities should be established in the emerging areas around downtown, rather than replicating existing development patterns.
1609.2 Policy CW-1.2.2: Preservation of Central Washington's Historic Resources Preserve and enhance Central Washington's historic resources by continuing the current practices of:
Historic resources should be recognized as essential to downtown's economic vitality and competitive edge, particularly for retail, tourism, and entertainment activities.
See also the Historic Preservation Element for additional policies related to historic resources.
1609.3 Policy CW-1.2.3: Central Washington Open Space Provide high-quality, readily accessible, multigenerational outdoor public spaces that are adequate in size and use throughout Central Washington and that support the goal of attracting residents and families to central neighborhoods. This should include the development of new open spaces and substantial improvements to old ones for underserved central neighborhoods like Mount Vernon Triangle, Chinatown, NoMa, and Downtown East. New parks serving NoMa and Mount
Vernon Triangle, the rehabilitation of Franklin Park and Chinatown Park, and enhancements to Judiciary Square (in accordance with the approved Judiciary Square Master Plan) are also priorities. In addition, the area's triangle parks should be enhanced as accessible neighborhood parks and important elements of L'Enfant's 1791 plan for the City of Washington. Parks and open spaces in Central Washington should be well maintained, well designed, and appropriately programmed based on the future growth of the area, the demand of their users, and their location, context, historic significance, and design features.
Ensure that emerging residential and employment centers such as Northwest One, NoMa, Downtown East, and Mount Vernon Triangle include adequate parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities for residents, workers, and other users, as well as public access to these spaces. Such parks and open spaces should feature attractive designs, comfortable street furniture, and a wide range of amenities to serve different users. The use of payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOTs) to fund such improvements should be explored.
See also the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element for policies regarding new parks.
Develop programs to maximize the economic benefits of development in Central Washington for District residents. Priority should be placed on programs that link District residents to jobs in the area; programs that retain, assist, and expand small and minority businesses; and programs that avoid the displacement of small or locally-owned businesses.
See also the Economic Development Element for policies relating to small businesses and commercial displacement.
Continue the important role that Central Washington plays in the District's social service delivery system, particularly in the provision of health care and medical services, and services for persons experiencing homelessness, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Ensure that centrally located facilities providing these services are retained or added as the District's population and employment base expand.
Achieve Central Washington planning objectives through leadership and management strategies, as well as land use, transportation, and design strategies. Support the activities of local BIDs or Community Improvement Districts (CIDs)
to coordinate special events, marketing, planning and design, business development, maintenance and security, transportation, and joint development activities.
1609.8 Policy CW-1.2.8: Building a Sense of Community in Central Washington Encourage the involvement of Central Washington residents in planning and community development decisions. Given the continued influx of new residents into the area and the historically transient character of its population, this will be important in creating a stronger sense of community ownership and neighborhood pride.
1609.9 Action CW-1.2.A: Business and Community Improvement Districts Support the activities of the CIDs within Central Washington. Encourage partnerships between these entities and District government to achieve local job training, job placement, and business assistance goals.
See also the Economic Development Element for additional policies related to economic and business development.
1609.10 Action CW-1.2.B: Central Washington Open Spaces, and Arts and Culture Planning Work with NCPC and NPS13th arts and cultural, and open spaces. In addition, work with the federal government to develop unique management policies and procedures for the smaller (non-National Mall) Central Washington federal parks.
1609.11 Action CW-1.2.C: Identification and Designation of Historic Properties Complete the identification and designation of historic properties in Central Washington. Make information about eligible properties widely available to the public, and encourage property owners and preservation groups to cooperate on designations.
See the Policy Focus Areas below for more specific actions relating to community resources.
SOURCE: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, Comprehensive Plan
1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).