Remote work and the future of D.C.: How is remote work changing the geography of work in the District of Columbia?
As remote work is taking hold, it is breaking the relationship between where people live and where they work. Historically, proximity to work has been a key driver of population growth in the District of Columbia. And commuters have been an important source of economic activity, both supporting the local service economy and sustaining the demand for office space. This brief is the first in a two-part series focused on better understanding how remote work will impact the District’s future.