Features

No matter which 11th Street Bridge Park design is chosen, DC wins

Christina Sturdivant Thursday, September 11, 2014

The nationwide competiton to design an elevated park over the Anacostia has reached its home stretch, with four finalists unveiling their designs Thursday. Any would be a welcome addition to D.C.

Anacostia River, City Planning, Community Development, Design, Economic Development, Health and Wellbeing, Parks & Public Space, Sustainability, The Arts, Transportation

Capitol Riverfront, Anacostia

National Spotlight: What smart cities can learn from Denver

Eric Peterson Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Fueled by collaboration, the Mile High City is investing in transit-oriented development while also preserving its historic neighborhoods. Denver has gained 50,000 new residents in the past four years, outpacing its suburbs and most other metro areas.

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

DC's social entrepreneurs prove you can grow a businesses and do good

Allyson Jacob Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Forget "greed is good." Today's entrepreneurs want to make money and save the world at the same time.

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Food Systems, Sustainability, Technology

Georgetown/Glover Park, The Hill

Tech center opening brings a 'new day' to Ward 8

Caroline Dobuzinskis Friday, August 15, 2014

The tech demonstration center on the former campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital aims to elevate opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in Congress Heights.

Apps, Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Technology, Workforce Development

Congress Heights

How a 'Downtown Ward 7' would grow more than a healthy economy

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, August 12, 2014

The built environment plays a crucial role in a neighborhood's health. Would upgrading Ward 7's downtown create healthier people?

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Health and Wellbeing, Transportation

Does geography equal destiny?

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Teens in all eight wards are surrounded by peer pressure to have sex and a lack of knowledge about how to be safe. So why is it that the majority of pregnant teens are in just two wards?

Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellbeing

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

What smart cities can learn from Pittsburgh

Erin Keane Scott Tuesday, June 17, 2014

With a culture of collaboration, a willingness to change and a focus on creating the kind of urban environment that attracts creative talent, the Steel City has moved from gritty to green and is now poised for the next wave of growth.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Parks & Public Space, The Arts

The battle for talent: How cities are attracting urban professionals

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, June 10, 2014

For today's top talent, the job market is only one thing to consider when choosing where to live. They also want a vibrant city, a creative place where they can network with other smart people, and a dynamic place where they can find their next job.

Economic Development, Housing

National roundup: Cleveland's coolest digs, Denver's downtown boom

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, May 20, 2014

In Cleveland, next-generation housing includes one of the greenest homes in Ohio and a house with a basement rock-climbing gym. In Pittsburgh, indie filmhouses are making a comeback. Read about the smartest things happening in cities around the country in this roundup.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Housing, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, The Arts

Elevation DC is on spring break

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

We're taking a long-awaited vacation, so this week, enjoy these greatest hits from our archives.

Anacostia River, City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Green Tech, Health and Wellbeing, Housing, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Restaurants, Retail, Sustainability, The Arts, Transportation, Union Station

East-of-the-river residents hunger for new dining options

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, May 06, 2014

In wards 7 and 8, there are only a handful of sit-down restaurants for almost 150,000 people. Change is slowly coming, but here's what we can do better. Paging all entrepreneurial restaurateurs: your opportunity is here.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Food Systems, Restaurants

Congress Heights, Anacostia

These are the shortlisted architecture firms for the 11th Street Bridge Park

Rachel Kaufman Friday, May 02, 2014

Six teams will go on to the next stage of the design competition to build an elevated park across the Anacostia.

Anacostia River, City Planning, Community Development, Design, Economic Development, Health and Wellbeing, Parks & Public Space, Retail, Transportation

Capitol Riverfront, Anacostia

National spotlight: Alleyways become pathways to urban revitalization

Eric Peterson Tuesday, April 22, 2014

From D.C. to Seattle, alleys are being reinvented as people-friendly spaces. Often perceived as dirty and dangerous, alleys are moving beyond garbage and garages to become havens for pedestrians, public art and small business.