Features

Special Report: Why D.C. needs affordable housing--and how we can get there

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Affordable housing is not a benefit just for the very poor; it's something that can tie a city together. D.C. has some progressive housing policies, but it's clear the need is greater.

Housing

Turning the tables: Chef gives back to farmers with "Table to Farm"

Alison Gillespie Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Chef Ryan Gordon at the Queen Vic has started a new partnership with the farmers who provide the fresh, sustainably-grown food for his pub, and he welcomes other chefs to join in the venture.

Food Systems, Sustainability

H Street

Behind the success of DC's unstoppable food incubator, Union Kitchen

Allyson Jacob Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Union Kitchen's cofounder says its businesses have collectively generated $40 million in revenue. And it's about to triple in size.

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Food Systems, Restaurants, Retail

H Street, NoMa

8 development projects that will transform DC this year

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Elevation DC highlights the city's most revolutionary projects, from tiny houses to big boxes. This time next year, the District's gonna look a lot different.

City Planning, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Transportation

Downtown, H Street, Waterfront, Capitol Riverfront, Shaw

10 big ideas for D.C. now and in 2015

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, December 16, 2014

What does the future hold for the District? Elevation D.C. looks forward for our last issue of the year.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, For Good / Non Profit, Health and Wellbeing, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Sustainability, Technology, The Arts, Transportation

DC's historic buildings can anchor a neighborhood, but some are in jeopardy

Christina Sturdivant Monday, November 17, 2014

When cookie-cutter buildings replace historic ones, something is lost. Here's how preserving D.C.'s landmarks can enrich our neighborhoods.

City Planning, Community Development, Design, Economic Development, Retail, The Arts

Downtown, H Street, Georgetown/Glover Park, Petworth

One week until Creating Great Neighborhoods

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Our Dec. 2 event, discussing the elements that make neighborhoods great, is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist.

City Planning, Community Development, Parks & Public Space, Retail, Sustainability, Transportation

#housingdc asks how we can be an inclusive city for all

Rachel Kaufman Monday, October 27, 2014

Elevation DC's panel discussion Tuesday, Oct. 21 packed 200 people into a Shaw church to learn about affordable housing in the District. Did you miss it? We have a recap.

Housing

Gentrification, Revitalization or Renaissance?

Elevation DC Tuesday, September 16, 2014

A panel discussion October 21 will examine our changing D.C., the affordable housing crisis, and some solutions--as well as how newcomers and long-time residents are finding ways to live in harmony.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Retail, Transportation

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

From DC to Denver: School gardens growing next generation of leaders

Jamie Siebrase Tuesday, June 10, 2014

School gardens, a second classroom where hands-on learning reigns supreme, are cropping up across the nation. Two cities – D.C. and Denver – are changing the way their gardens grow with innovative additions to their programming.

Education, Food Systems, Health and Wellbeing, Sustainability

H Street, Georgetown/Glover Park, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Tenleytown/Van Ness/Cleveland Park, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

Legal bees in the city have urban beekeepers abuzz

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Beekeepers in the city, their hives newly legalized, are helping the environment and making some sweet cash on the side.

Food Systems, Parks & Public Space, Sustainability

H Street, Brookland, Georgetown/Glover Park, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant

"The Birth of our Dreams" at 1375 Missouri Ave NW

A guide to DC's newest murals

Caroline Dobuzinskis Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Murals revitalize neighborhoods with nothing but a little spray paint and imagination. Here are some of the city's most recent murals--make time to look one up this spring.

Community Development, Parks & Public Space, The Arts

H Street, Bloomingdale, Shaw, Rhode Island Avenue Corridor