Downtown
Office buildings dominate DC’s Downtown. However, the shift in office habits prompted by the coronavirus pandemic has caused Downtown to be emptier…
Planning and Zoning Oversight
The Committee of 100 participates in Council oversight of the Office of Planning, the Office of Zoning, the Zoning Commission, and…
Large Tract Development Including Master Plans and Individual Projects
New Developments are occurring on large tracts of previously industrial lands or other sites for which purposes have changed. These deserve careful attention to planning and design. Document Library Comprehensive Plan—DC Elements Comprehensive Plan—DC Elements...Waterfront Development, Flooding, and Washington Waterfront Walk
The Committee of 100 seeks to have the many waterfront pathways connected along the Potomac River from Georgetown to the Anacostia River and up the Anacostia River to the Maryland line. It is also important to protect the waterfront from overdevelopment, be proactive...Pennsylvania Avenue
Sometimes described as the America’s Main Street, Pennsylvania Avenue experienced significant change under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation in the 1970s. This National Historic Site is now being “reimagined” under the auspices of the...National Mall and Federal Enclave
Including Museums, Monuments and Memorials This important area of the city is a particular focus of the Committee of 100 because of its importance to the city and its identity, and because there is generally no local residential population to monitor and...Recent News
Conversations on Planning and Citizen Engagement
In the Spring of 2024, the Committee of 100 hosted two events on issues facing Downtown DC...Read More »
2024 DC Council Electoral Candidate Questionnaires
To help DC voters better understand the positions of candidates running this year for DC Council offices, the …Read More »
Conversations on Creating a Vibrant Downtown
The Committee of 100 on the Federal City invites you to two Conversations on Creating a Vibrant Downtown. …Read More »