Streets for People
Streets for People
Through the Streets for the People grant program, the District seeks to expand the utilization of sidewalks, alleys, curbside space, parking, and travel lanes to create vibrant public spaces that will support economic recovery, re-envision public space activation, promote equity, leverage the work of local artists, cultural organizations and businesses (particularly those that focus on Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities), celebrate DC’s vibrant culture, and attract more residents, workers and visitors to central Washington.
2023 Calendar of Events
September
September 7th - MVT Photo Walk Opening Reception + Artist Talk - "24 Hours of #LifeInMVT"
September 10th - Adams Morgan Day Pedestrian Zone
September 12th - Lotus Festival of Food and Culture - Bollywood Dance Class
September 13th - Lotus Festival of Food and Culture - Yoga
September 14th - NoMa In Color Nights Out Concert Weekly Performances
September 14th - Lotus Festival of Food and Culture - Community Movie Night
September 15th - Lotus Festival of Food and Culture - Park(ing) Day
September 17th - Lotus Festival of Food and Culture - Asian Street Food Festival
September 21st - NoMa In Color Nights Out Concert Weekly Performances
September 28th - NoMa In Color Nights Out Concert Weekly Performances
Previous Events
July
July 15th - Foggy Bottom Whomp Stompers
July 19th - GLDN+ Trifit at 2100 M Street
July 26th - GLDN+ Trifit at 2000 M Street
July 29th - Adams Morgan Eats in the Streets Festival
August
August 12th - Disco in Dupont Circle
August 16th - Tunes in the Triangle - Benjamin Gates
August 23rd - Tunes in the Triangle - Cary Wimbish
August 26th - Chess In the Circle
In 2023, the Office of Planning awarded grants totaling over $650,000 to:
- Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District
- DowntownDC Business Improvement District
- Dupont Circle Business Improvement District
- Golden Triangle Business Improvement District
- Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District
- NoMa Business Improvement District
For more information about the program launch, please read the award press release here.
Click the image below to view our recap of 2022 Streets for People programing!
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