Top 5 Reasons to Relocate to DC
- 1. Attractions & Activities
- There is now more to see and do in DC than ever before. DC features world-class museums, monuments, parks, and public spaces including the Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum complex and research organization in the world. Washington DC is also home to many festivals and concerts, including the world renowned National Cherry Blossom Festival. Not to mention the nation's capitol devotes one full quarter of its precious land to parks, including Rock Creek Park which encompasses 2,000 acres – more than twice the size of Central Park in New York City – and offers great opportunities for various bicyclists and outdoor activities such as jogging, cycling, and roller-blading.
- 2. Growing Neighborhoods
- Washington, DC encompasses a wide range of diverse neighborhoods, many historic communities that have undergone urban renewal and are now centers of vitality and lively activities. For example, The Anacostia Waterfront area is in the throes of a massive revitalization effort through a public/private partnership investing more than $10 billion. Because of this investment, the Anacostia Waterfront is the city’s fastest-growing area of employment, entertainment and residential growth. The redevelopment project is creating 6,500 units of new housing, which includes the building of will also create 6,500 units of new housing, three million square feet of new office space, 32 acres of new parkland and a 20-mile network of riverside trails.
- 3. Location
- Washington DC is centrally located with many major metropolitan cities just a few hours away. With easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Annapolis, Wilmington and New York City, as well as many options for day trips including the Eastern Shore, Williamsburg and Deep Creek Lake, Washington DC is a prime location to reside in.
- 4. Transportation
- Washington DC has one of the best public transportation systems in the country, making it possible to reside and work in the city without a vehicle. Not only does the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) provide service in and around Washington DC, it also provides service to many surrounding areas. To view a full map of the metrorail, click here.
- 5. Economy
- The Washington Metropolitan Area had an unemployment rate of 3.5% in May of 2008, which is the lowest rate among the 40 largest metro areas in the nation. This is due to Washington DC’s growing industries: government, education, finance and scientific research. The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Washington Hospital Center, Howard University, and Fannie Mae are the top five non-government-related employers in the city.
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