The Parkside Support Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the Tree Canopy Protection Amendment Act of 2016 by exempting certain heritage tree requirements for the Parkside mixed-use economic development project, specifically for properties where the Zoning Commission approved a stage-one planned unit development prior to the Act's effective date. Additionally, the bill seeks to amend section 47-4658 of the District of Columbia Official Code to authorize real property tax abatements for Parkside Parcel 9A and 9B, allowing for an annual tax abatement of up to $300,000 per parcel for 30 years, contingent upon the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy by September 30, 2029.

The bill includes specific provisions that outline the tax abatement process, including the expiration of the abatement if the final certificate is not issued by the deadline. It also stipulates that any fees or deposits related to the development of the specified lots will be refunded or forgiven upon the issuance of the final certificate. The tax relief measures provided in this bill are intended to support the development of the Parkside area while ensuring compliance with existing regulations regarding heritage trees.