The fact is, the pandemic forced a rethink of where and how we work. Moving past the pandemic shouldn’t mean we have to pick back up right where we left off.
of the workforce, abruptly changed the city’s economic ecosystem. Restaurants, for example, have shut down at record speeds. Bowser has a difficult job ahead of her to revitalize what was, just before the pandemic, a thriving downtown filled with top eateries, theater, shopping, and museums.
The pandemic taught everyone a great deal about health, community, learning, and working — all of which should be factored into the next stage of urban planning and renewal. Bowser is correct in thinking about how the district might transform existing federal buildings into more meaningful spaces to enable a healthier blend of work and life — including more open workspace, retail, parks, and green space, as well as residential housing. For most workers in 2020, the work-from-home model had yet to be refined. Parents and children were often fighting for workspace, Wi-Fi, and quiet time.
In turn, simply turning back the clock and insisting workers return to the office won’t foster the lasting economic impact the city needs. We have federal office buildings lining Pennsylvania, Constitution, and Independence avenues, and the city is ripe with opportunities to transform the landscape in ways that encourage a more modern work-life experience. Given its unique challenges and advantages, Washington can become a model for the post-pandemic, less office-centric city.
Erica Schoder is the executive director of the R Street Institute. Chad Russell is the associate vice president of operations of the R Street Institute.
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