Bill > B26-0086

This bill amends the Retail Incentive Act of 2004 to expand and modify the boundaries of several Retail Priority Areas in Washington, D.C., specifically adjusting the geographic definitions for neighborhoods in Georgia Avenue, Mount Vernon Triangle, Eastern Market, and Barracks Row. The bill redefines the precise street boundaries for these areas, adding new detailed descriptions that specify exact intersections and center lines of streets. For the Georgia Avenue area, the bill modifies the starting and ending points of the designated zone, changing the original route to include new reference points like Howard Place, Barry Place, and 5th Street. It establishes two new Retail Priority Areas: the Eastern Market Retail Priority Area, which encompasses several blocks around North Carolina and Pennsylvania Avenues, and the Barracks Row Retail Priority Area, which includes sections of D Street, 7th Street, 8th Street, and M Street. The bill is an emergency amendment set to apply as of February 4, 2025, and will remain in effect for up to 90 days, allowing the District of Columbia to quickly implement these retail zone modifications to potentially support local economic development and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0086