About Us
Reimagining Our Future And Working to Make It A Reality
The mission of Greater Capitol Heights Improvement Corporation, Inc. (“GCHIC”) is to stimulate revitalization, redevelopment, and reinvestment in the inner-Beltway gateway communities of central Prince George’s County, Maryland, that surround the District of Columbia’s East Corner.
In carrying out its mission, GCHIC will:
Empower residents, business owners, and nonprofit organizations to be informed and engaged stewards of the community.
Collaborate with federal, state, and local government and private nongovernmental entities to align strategies and priorities that achieve a more sustainable and economically viable urban environment.
Advocate for more efficient, accessible, accountable, and responsive local government.
Promote economic and housing development, job creation, and transformative placemaking.
Advance land use, zoning, environmental, and transportation policies that enhance livability, promote healthy living, and encourage community interaction and recreation.