Features

DC's affordable housing might be saved through collaboration

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Housing advocates came together October 13 to discuss the best ways to ensure that "anybody who wants to live in the District should be able to live in the District."

City Planning, Housing

U Street, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Petworth, Adams Morgan

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

A dedicated group of businesses turn the tide on a once-struggling block

Rachel Kaufman Monday, March 09, 2015

Local businesses formed a collective to rebrand their block, and it looks like it's working.

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Retail

U Street

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

Elevation DC's last-minute, local shopping guide

Kaitlynn Hendricks Monday, December 15, 2014

Still need some gifts for the winter holidays? We've put together a guide to the greatest locally made products, small businesses and awesome stores, so we've got you covered no matter how much is left on your list.

Retail

Downtown, Georgetown/Glover Park, U Street, NoMa, The Hill, Tenleytown/Van Ness/Cleveland Park, Adams Morgan

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

Seven free apps to help you (re)discover DC

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Seeing D.C. through all fresh eyes just takes a quick download.

Apps, Design, Media, Restaurants, Technology, Union Station

Downtown, Georgetown/Glover Park, U Street, NoMa, Foggy Bottom/Golden Triangle, The Hill, Anacostia

A(n updated) guide to coworking in DC

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Drink coffee, be productive, and create something amazing at one of these ten D.C. coworking spots.

Entrepreneurship

Downtown, U Street, Shaw, Anacostia, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

Do you know all these secret codes, insider tips and underground hangouts?

Ashley Gold Tuesday, January 21, 2014

It's the tenth anniversary of National Treasure (yeah, that movie with Nic Cage). But secret messages on the back of the Declaration of Independence are so passe. Check out these real secrets in and around D.C., then impress your friends.

Design, Media, Restaurants, Union Station

Downtown, U Street, NoMa, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

Cyberspace connects DC with the businesses next door

Rhea Kennedy Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The Internet brings the world to your door. But local businesses are using the Web to attract customers from just around the corner.

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Restaurants, Retail, Technology

H Street, U Street, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Adams Morgan

Pop-ups, parties, and...parking lots?

Rachel Sadon Tuesday, July 30, 2013

This is the new way D.C. parties: think warehouses and parking lots, not swanky ballrooms. Savvy entrepreneurs are launching new businesses to take advantage of this shift in thinking, and in the meantime, activate underused spaces and neighborhoods.

Community Development, Economic Development, The Arts

H Street, U Street, NoMa, The Hill

A guide to coworking (community, coffee, and free wifi) in DC

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Stop fighting over the last seat at Starbucks. D.C.'s coworking spaces provide "everything you need to run your office, plus community."

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Technology

U Street, Anacostia, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

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

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