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The Mission of the Dupont Circle Conservancy

The Dupont Circle Conservancy, formed in 1978, is an all volunteer membership-based non-profit 501c(3) educational organization. Its mission is to promote preservation of the historic and architectural character of the Dupont Circle Historic District and nearby areas of the adjacent Greater U Street, Massachusetts Avenue (from 17th to 23rd Streets), Sixteenth Street, and Strivers' Section Historic Districts, all located in Northwest Washington, DC.

The Conservancy works to achieve this mission within its stated area by:

Reviewing and developing positions where new construction affects individual landmarks or structures contributing to the historic districts, or establishing positions on new stand-alone construction within the existing historic context;

Representing the collective interests of the organization before public or private decision makers on new construction and on other important issues such as candidates for membership on the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Review Board;

Developing educational outreach efforts focused on historic preservation and the history of Washington, DC, in general, and the Dupont Circle neighborhood, in particular. This work includes developing landmark nominations with significant architectural, cultural, and/or social merit.

The Conservancy frequently works with citywide historic preservation groups on issues of common concern to individual neighborhoods and the city at large. These groups include the Historic Districts Coalition, the D.C. Preservation League, and the Committee of 100 on the Federal City.

Overall, there are some 5,700 buildings and other structures within the Conservancy's review area. Click here (pdf link) for a map of Conservancy jurisdiction and historic districts.

updated: 10/2/07

Dupont Circle Conservancy

Preserving the historic and architectural character of the greater Dupont Circle neighborhood