About

The primary focus of the BID is to provide a clean, safe, and vibrant environment within this remarkable neighborhood, and to retain and attract businesses to the Golden Triangle.

Our Organization

The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District is an award-winning non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation that works to enhance the Golden Triangle — the 44-square-block neighborhood that stretches from Dupont Circle to Pennsylvania Avenue.

Founded in 1997, the Golden Triangle BID encourages economic development through capital improvement projects, a variety of engaging events, and public art projects. The BID also strives to increase the quality of life through public safety and maintenance services. The BID is funded by a special tax that is paid by property owners within the neighborhood. The Golden Triangle BID’s operating budget for FY2019 is $5,663,275 and can be divided as follows: $2,541,268 for Ambassador and Safe and Secure Programs; $694,492 for Public Realm; $1,122,482 for Research/Economic Development/Marketing/Events; and $1,305,033 for Administration and Professional Services.

The BID connects its members to numerous resources, events, and information in and around the neighborhood. The staff serve as the first point of contact for member questions and issues and act as a key liaison between businesses and many city agencies. Together with corporate and government partners, the BID develops and implements programs that strengthen the vitality of the Golden Triangle. The BID is dedicated to making the Golden Triangle a great place to live, work, and play.

In 2019, the Golden Triangle was awarded LEED Platinum, the highest level of LEED certification, by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first BID in the world to be certified through the LEED for Communities program.

More information about the Golden Triangle Charitable Corporation, the BID’s 501(c)(3) affiliate, can be found at www.goldentrianglecharity.org.

2022 Annual Report

Learn more about the Golden Triangle BID’s work over the last year in the 2022 Annual Report.

2022 Annual Meeting

The Golden Triangle BID hosted its annual meeting in July 2022 and unveiled a new strategic plan outlining the BID’s vision for the future.

Download annual meeting presentations:


Recent Golden Triangle BID Highlights

Full Annual Meeting Video

Guest speakers | Presentation start times and topics:

  • Genevieve Hulick, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Brooke Pinto, Ward 2 | 3:33 – The Golden Triangle
  • Brad Segal, President, Progressive Urban Management Associates | 21:40 – CBD Macro-Level Trends and 58:20 – Strategic Plan Overview
  • April Richardson, Owner, DC Sweet Potato Cake | 37:42 – The Future of Retail
  • Gary Cohen, Chairman, Willco | 43:38 – First Golden Triangle Residential Conversion
  • Jim Chung, Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at George Washington University | 50:20 – Penn West Equity and Innovation District

Learn More About The Golden Triangle