Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is a government agency that assists the Mayor of the District of Columbia in the coordination, planning, and execution of economic development efforts. Its goals are to create and preserve affordable housing, generate jobs, and increase tax revenue. DMPED implements policies and programs that aim to build strong neighborhoods, diversify the local economy, and provide residents with pathways to the middle class through various funding opportunities, grants, and business support initiatives.