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I biked the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. What's good--and not so good--about this work in progress.

Keenan Orfalea Friday, October 16, 2015

The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is an interconnected system of trails stretching 15 miles, with an additional 13 miles in the works that will someday form the nucleus of a revitalized Anacostia waterfront and park. While the beginnings of this transformation are increasingly accessible today, much work remains.

Out and about, Parks & Public Space, Transportation

Capitol Riverfront, Anacostia

Elevation DC wants to hear from you

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

We want to hear from you--what you like about Elevation DC and what we could do better. By taking this short survey, you have a chance to win a gift card to Southern Hospitality in Adams Morgan!

Opinion: Implement the Community Renewables Energy Act

Michael Healy Tuesday, April 14, 2015

As someone who helped start an energy company here in D.C., I know D.C. is the right place for solar. Our company, Nextility, which employs over 50 people in Washington and has over 200 solar projects completed, has been waiting 520 days to invest over $1 million in community solar projects right here in the District.

Green Tech, Sustainability

Our masthead this week

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

About our masthead contest winner, "If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change."

Georgetown/Glover Park

CALL FOR ENTRIES - Elevation DC seeks mastheads

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

We're looking for artists who live or work in D.C. and have a fresh perspective to share.

Opinion: Park(ing) Day: Civic pride or prospecting opportunity?

Angela Zimmermann Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Have we killed the heart of this thing with fees and red tape?

Parks & Public Space

Georgetown/Glover Park, Foggy Bottom/Golden Triangle

Op-ed: Kennedy Street's time has finally come

Myles Smith Tuesday, July 08, 2014

We want to hear from the people on the ground building the next great neighborhood. Today, Myles Smith, cofounder of the Kennedy Street Development Association, tells Elevation DC about the neighborhood's upward prospects.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Real Estate, Restaurants

Opinion: Can these four simple (and cheap) fixes strengthen DC's public schools?

Mark Hecker Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Four inexpensive proposals for D.C.'s public schools could improve education through collaboration with the nonprofit community.

Education

The Hill

Neighbors come together to shape the #futureof their streets

Jess Solomon Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Arts and community-building come together on April 1st over a good meal. Read how, from #FutureOf organizer Jess Solomon.

Community Development

Congress Heights, Brookland, Waterfront, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, The Hill, Petworth, Tenleytown/Van Ness/Cleveland Park

DC Arts Advocacy Day Editorial: Cuts in mayor's arts funding jeopardize neighborhood revitalization

Phil Hutinet Wednesday, April 17, 2013

On Arts Advocacy Day, ARCH Development Corporation COO Phil Hutinet argues that D.C.'s arts organizations depend on arts grants to produce their festivals and events, which in turn transform neighborhoods.

The Arts

H Street, Anacostia