Features

How green can the District grow?

Beth Marlowe Tuesday, October 06, 2015

As D.C. continues to grow, balancing growth with sustainability isn't always easy. Here are three ways the city is working toward that goal.

Green Tech, Sustainability

DC's churches change with our changing city

Beth Marlowe Monday, November 17, 2014

As D.C. changes, its religious institutions change with it--or perish. These three churches are adapting to--and still serving--their neighborhoods, even as their neighborhoods morph into something new.

Community Development, For Good / Non Profit, Housing

Downtown, Shaw

Beer in DC: better than ever, thanks to "co-opetition"

Beth Marlowe Tuesday, June 17, 2014

With four production breweries in the District and many new brewpubs open or soon to open, it's fair to say that D.C. is experiencing a microbrewery megaboom. But rather than pit new brews against each other, success seems to lift all brews.

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Restaurants, Retail

Downtown, H Street, Capitol Riverfront, Takoma, Shaw

Step by step to better streets and better shopping

Beth Marlowe Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The District needs better shopping options. A new toolkit might help neighborhoods figure out exactly how to lure those retailers in. Here's a hint: start by coming together.

City Planning, Economic Development, Retail

Congress Heights, Rhode Island Avenue Corridor, Anacostia, Adams Morgan

The art of development: how theaters can catalyze growth

Beth Marlowe Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Studio. Atlas. The Howard. And more. Theaters, which lure a combination of commercial and artistic interests to struggling areas, may be just what a neighborhood needs.

Community Development, Economic Development, The Arts

H Street, U Street, Shaw, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

Rolling in dough: mobile food hits the corporate world

Beth Marlowe Tuesday, February 12, 2013

In the suburbs, where lunch usually means jumping in the car, a few corporations are inviting in food trucks (and more). Tasty options for employees and guaranteed sales for trucks? That's a delicious partnership.

Corporate Citizenship, Retail