Dupont Circle Citizens Association

Parks & Environment

Chairperson: Nancy Desmond

The Dupont Circle neighborhood is most known for its landmark public park, Dupont Circle. However it is the multitude of smaller parks, green spaces and gardens, and the people who care for them, that give our neighborhood its unique character. The Parks and Environment Committee explores and makes recommendations on beautification, clean-up and maintenance projects, including the following related issues: street trees and tree guards, graffiti abatement, rats and trash, and visual clutter such as sidewalk vending boxes. Current efforts include the Tree Guard Program, whereby DCCA members may be eligible for $100 rebates under this program.

Founded in 1922 in a townhouse at 1767 P Street, to promote and protect the interests of the residents, the Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) is the premier civic and residential organization in the Dupont Circle area.

DCCA brings neighbors, including residents, businesses and non-profit organizations, together to improve the quality of life in an active and diverse urban neighborhood. It holds membership meetings 9 times each year, which are open to the public, runs the Dupont Circle House Tour, resolves neighborhood issues through its committees, donates to local causes, and incubates innovative projects.

Dupont Circle Citizens Association | 9 Dupont Circle, NW | Washington, DC 20036