Where You Live

Get detailed information about any area of DC.



  1. Locate places in DC by searching for them.
    Search for places in DC by entering text in the search box and then clicking on the MAKE REPORT button.
    Search Tips

  2. Locate places in DC by browsing categorical listings.
    Click on any category name to reveal a list of features.
    Browse Tips



 Where You Live: Search Results

The DC Citizen Atlas displays search results in a variety of ways: address, category, or feature.

Address Search Results
When you search for a specific address or intersection, your search results will include the address or intersection for which you searched. If you search for an address in the Where You Live application that is a perfect match for an address in the application, you will be taken directly to the Where You Live: Map and Reports page.


Category Search Results
When you select a Where You Live category to browse, you will be shown a list of applicable features.





 Where You Live: Map and Reports




To learn how to use the map interface tools, click here.

  1. Map which displays the item you selected.
    The dot or large shaded area on the map represents the item you selected.


  2. Detailed Report and Summary Report feature.
    By default, the Detailed Report feature is selected. To view a Summary Report, click on the Summary Report tab.



 Where You Live: Detailed Report

A Detailed Report includes information about public services available for the item you selected.

Information may include schools, political boundaries, libraries, recreational facilities, fire stations, hospital centers, police stations, swimming pools, tennis counts, Metro stations, and post offices.

Detailed Report listings include additional information about each item listed. Information displayed may include the address of the facility and a link to a related website. Additionally, you may click on the name of the facility to view a map highlighting that facility that offers special features including:
Custom Map: Allows you to add this item to a custom map. For more information about the DC Citizen Atlas "Custom Map" feature, click here.

What's Nearby: Provides information about places nearby the item on your map.

Get There: Provides directions to the item on your map.


 Where You Live: Summary Report

A Summary Report includes information about public services available for the item you selected.

Information may include schools and political boundaries.

Summary Report listings include additional information about each item listed. Information displayed may include the address of the facility and a link to a related website. Additionally, you may click on the name of the facility to view a map highlighting that facility that offers special features including: Custom Map: Allows you to add this item to a custom map. For more information about the DC Citizen Atlas "Custom Map" feature, click here.
What's Nearby: Provides information about places nearby the item on your map.

Get There: Provides directions to the item on your map.




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