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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

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

Go take a hike--and more ways to enjoy Rock Creek Park this month

Whitney Pipkin Monday, April 13, 2015

It borders 30 different countries. It's older than the National Park Service, which runs it. And it's twice as big as Central Park (take that, New York). Here's why you should make time to (re)discover Rock Creek Park this spring.

Parks & Public Space

Georgetown/Glover Park, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

CLIPS: A quarter-century in, 'business is even better' at this Adams Morgan barbershop

Rachel Kaufman Friday, April 03, 2015

Kofi Asante moved in when the largest club for African and Caribbean music sat directly across from his shop; now it's a gym. But business is booming at Eddie's Hair Creations, now in its 24th year.

Clips, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing

Adams Morgan

Elevation DC's 2015 coworking guide

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Work from home? Starting a side hustle? This is the only map and guide you'll ever need.

Entrepreneurship

Downtown, Georgetown/Glover Park, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Shaw, Anacostia, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

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

13 bookstores you should make time to check out this fall

John Muller Wednesday, October 29, 2014

What could be cozier than curling up with a good book? We've rounded up 13 indie bookstores, including D.C.'s newest, where you can find your next read.

Media, Retail, The Arts

Downtown, Georgetown/Glover Park, Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights, Shaw, The Hill, Petworth, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle

#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

To prevent teen pregnancy, provide opportunities for young people

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, March 25, 2014

If students are engaged in meaningful activities after school and during the week, they're less at risk, say experts. These programs cure a host of social ills through providing positive opportunities for teens and young girls.

Health and Wellbeing

Rhode Island Avenue Corridor, Adams Morgan

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

The top ten DC startups of all time

Allyson Jacob Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Every household brand was once a startup. We decided to celebrate the top D.C. startups of all time, from hot dogs and hotels to modern-day tech successes.

Entrepreneurship

Downtown, Georgetown/Glover Park, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Rhode Island Avenue Corridor, Adams Morgan

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