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Southwest Washington Redevelopment

About the Initiative

NCPC, the General Services Administration, and the District of Columbia are reimagining the area south of the National Mall. As the federal government looks to consolidate its footprint and dispose of underutilized properties, this initiative offers a generational opportunity to transform the 230 acres south of the Mall into a vibrant mixed-use district.

Roadmap for Redevelopment

Learn about the proposed roadmap for redevelopment of the James V. Forrestal Complex, current U.S. Department of Energy headquarters.  

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Study Area

Click to see the boundary of the study area and nearby points of interest.

Study Area

SW Ecodistrict Plan

Learn more about NCPC’s historic efforts to transform Southwest’s federal precinct.

SW Ecodistrict Plan

More Information

In May 2025, NCPC, in partnership with the Public Buildings Reform Board, worked with the Urban Land Institute Washington to release a Technical Assistance Panel report on transforming the James V. Forrestal Building site and catalyzing a new district in Southwest Washington. These efforts will create a gateway from the National Mall to the Southwest Waterfront and unlock redevelopment opportunities along the 10th Street, SW corridor.

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The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region.

The 12-member Commission meets monthly to adopt, approve, or provide advice on plans and projects that impact the nation's capital and surrounding areas.

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