Common Ground,

Common Future 

Reimagining the Heart of the District

March 1 to April 13, 2025

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM

Panel Discussions March 20, March 28, April 10

Tickets at our Events page or at the door

Dupont Underground announces a groundbreaking exhibition “Common Ground, Common Future: Reimagining the Heart of the District”, as part of the “Dupont Underground Architecture and the Question of Democracy Series”.

  • The exhibition focuses on the DC Office of Planning Public Realm Plan initiatives aimed at reshaping public spaces as catalysts for social transformation while fostering a more inclusive, vibrant, and accessible downtown area.

  • The exhibition emphasizes on strengthening connections between Downtown, Dupont Circle, and Dupont Underground, highlighting their proximity, strategic location, accessibility, and historical significance.

About Common Ground, Common Future

“Common Ground, Common Future: Reimagining the Heart of the District”, highlights how targeted investments in public spaces can address post-pandemic challenges and create a more dynamic urban core while fostering connections with nearby neighborhoods. Featured projects include enhanced pedestrian pathways, streets, plazas, parks and innovative strategies for activating both street-level and underground areas.

Community forums will be held throughout March to gather public input through panel discussions and events.

Partners:

  • District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Development (DMPED)

  • District of Columbia Office of Planning

  • Downtown Business Improvement District

  • Golden Triangle Business Improvement District

  • Dupont Circle Business Improvement District

  • Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets

Associate Partners:

  • Field Operations, New York

  • Lola Domènech Architect, Barcelona, Spain

  • Société des Grands Projets, France

  • Harvard Graduate School of Design, Boston

And a big thank you to sponsors of and contributors to Common Ground, Common Future!

Public Realm Partner:

  • Hunt Laudi Studio

  • The Smith Group

  • Shinberg Levinas

  • Michele de Nevers

Neighborhood Advocate:

  • ColePrevost

  • Bill McLeod

Common Ground Supporter:

  • Margarita Cereijido & Thomas Palley 

  • KGP Design Studio                                        

  • Paul London                                                             

  • Callahan Seltzer                                                  

  • Lindsey May                                                           

  • David Miller 

New to Dupont Underground?

We’ve transformed a historic underground streetcar station into a dynamic hub for art, culture and design. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your visit:

  • Our official address is 19 Dupont Circle NW, but you’ll spot our red entrance right next to the Dupont Circle Starbucks on 19th Street!

  • We recommend taking a taxi or ride share service, though street parking is available nearby. For easy reference, direct your driver to the Dupont Circle Starbucks on 19th St , North of the circle.

    Metro is also available.  We are located  3 min away from the Dupont Circle station . Please take the North exit, which is the closest to us.

    If you prefer a garage, the closest option at 11 Dupont Circle NW  is a short walk away. Please note: The garage closes at 11 PM on weekdays and 8 PM on Sundays.

  • Our main entrance requires using stairs, but if you need access to the chairlift, kindly let us know in advance by emailing operations@dupontunderground.org.

  • While there are no on-site restrooms at the moment, facilities are available across the street at the Dupont Circle Hotel or Kramer’s bookstore.

  • If you would like to have your group tour the exhibit, please send an email operations@dupontunderground.org with your request.

  • Feel send a email to operations@dupontunderground.org . We will be happy to help!

    We can’t wait to welcome you to Dupont Underground!

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