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Congress Heights · Washington, D.C.(202) 293-3545

BID services

Make the corridor work better.

The BID’s service promise is practical: improve the everyday experience of the district while creating the conditions for businesses, visitors, and neighbors to thrive.

01

Clean & cared for

Support a well-maintained public realm and a consistent, welcoming experience along the corridor.

02

Safe & welcoming

Coordinate visible district services that help people feel oriented, supported, and welcome.

03

Active & connected

Help activate the corridor and strengthen the relationships among merchants, partners, and community.

04

Aligned for investment

Connect public realm improvements with development, small-business growth, and community benefit.

How services connect

The point is the whole experience.

Clean streets, clear information, active storefronts, thoughtful investment, and accountable community partnership are not separate ambitions. They reinforce one another.

The supplied Secret Sauce diagram describes this as coordinated corridor outcomes: aligning services, investment, small-business growth, and community voice.

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Next step

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