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B 26-0625

RFK Campus Small Area Plan Amendment Act of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

D.C. bill amending zoning and development rules for the RFK Stadium site, affecting housing, commercial use, and public space planning on one of the city's largest development parcels.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0625

Legislative bill overview

Bill B 26-0625 amends the RFK Campus Small Area Plan, a zoning and development framework for the former Robert F. Kennedy Stadium site in Washington, D.C. The amendment modifies planning guidelines for how this 190+ acre property can be developed. This bill allows the D.C. Council to adjust permitted uses, density requirements, or infrastructure plans for the site.

Why is this important

The RFK Stadium site represents one of D.C.'s largest undeveloped downtown properties and has significant implications for housing, jobs, transportation, and public space in the District. How this land is developed affects neighborhood character, affordable housing availability, traffic patterns, and tax revenue. The amendment signals the Council is reconsidering previous development assumptions or responding to changed circumstances.

Potential points of contention

  • Density and development scale – Whether proposed changes increase or decrease housing/commercial density compared to the original plan, affecting affordability and neighborhood impact
  • Affordable housing requirements – Whether amendments modify affordable unit percentages or requirements for the development
  • Public space and community benefits – Disagreements over how much public land is preserved versus privatized, and what community amenities (parks, recreation, retail) are guaranteed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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