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

DC's rising food stars predict the next big thing

Rhea Kennedy Monday, August 31, 2015

Italian-Korean fusion, "weird" pop-ups, and "pickled everything on everything" will elevate D.C.'s food scene in the next year.

Economic Development, Food Systems, Restaurants, Retail

Downtown, Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights, NoMa, Takoma, Adams Morgan

How green buildings build neighborhoods

Alison Gillespie Tuesday, June 02, 2015

DC, a leader in the green building movement, is getting more than just energy savings and good vibes from its green buildings.

City Planning, Green Tech, Parks & Public Space, Sustainability

NoMa

How to fix DC's downtown "playground desert"

Alison Gillespie Monday, May 04, 2015

D.C.'s fast-growing downtown neighborhoods have new restaurants, offices and apartments--but few playgrounds. With thousands of children expected to be born in the District in the next five years, where will they all play?

Parks & Public Space

Downtown, NoMa

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

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

Innovators, connectors and sharers: the people making DC amazing

Urbanful Monday, November 03, 2014

D.C. wouldn't be where it is without its passionate, engaged citizens. Get to know four of them.

Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing, Media, Restaurants, Retail, Sustainability, Technology, The Arts, Transportation

Congress Heights, NoMa, The Hill, Anacostia

#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

DC's 5x5 public art festival: What to see and where to see it (MAP)

Caroline Dobuzinskis Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Public art by world-renowned artists will temporarily transform all eight wards of the city, with events and exhibits running from September through December.

Community Development, The Arts

Congress Heights, Downtown, Brookland, Waterfront, Capitol Riverfront, NoMa, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Shaw, The Hill, Anacostia, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

Union Station has a secret Presidential railcar, and more behind-the-scenes pics

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Photographers went behind the scenes at Union Station to capture unique views and check out a Pullman car that was once used by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Here's our photo gallery of the best.

Union Station

NoMa