As H Street continues to grow, ongoing rehabilitation and streetscape projects are constantly improving the appearance and comfort of the neighborhood.
 
Twenty percent of the 286 parcels fronting onto H Street were vacant in 2003. Today, significant mixed-use development projects are planned for most. Development will soon occur at these key sites:

• The former BP/Amoco site at 3rd & H Street
• The Old Sears site at Maryland Avenue & K Street NE
• The 200 block south side of H Street
• 1100 block of H Street NE.
  

Redevelopment projects are also planned for 601-645 H Street and the H Street Connection Site in the 800 block. Each of these projects will produce new Class A retail space to be made available to local and national retail stores. A powerful indicator of the desirability of H Street is that most of these projects are occurring without public subsidy.

Currently the Corridor is also undergoing a major street renovation to install a streetcar, which will provide service between the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro and the Minnesota Avenue metro. Ultimately this project will make the entire Corridor more accessible while decreasing traffic congestion and parking issues. It also improves the historic nature of the neighborhood, which was once home to the original streetcar lines in DC.

Other projects currently include repairing and replacing sidewalks and gutters, installing new street and traffic lights, bus stop pads, and pavement reconstruction.