Features

Join Elevation DC and Think Local First for a Cash Mob this Friday

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Support local businesses with a "cash mob"--it's like a flash mob, but instead of dancing, you shop!

Economic Development, Retail

Petworth

Uline Arena, get ready for your next phase

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The long-abandoned, much-beloved Uline Arena is moving toward a new phase of life. As the project moves forward, here's a look at the building's storied past.

Community Development, Economic Development, Real Estate

NoMa

Marriott job training program gives District residents a chance

Lisa Gillespie Tuesday, October 15, 2013

A training program is aiming to place up to 600 District residents in hospitality jobs. The ambitious program's goal is to fight unemployment in D.C.'s poorest neighborhoods.

Community Development, Economic Development, Education, For Good / Non Profit, Workforce Development

Downtown

National spotlight: Turning trash into treasure, creative reuse movement boosts urban economies

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, October 08, 2013

Trash to treasure? Absolutely, and now the maxim practiced by artists and crafters everywhere is even creating green-collar jobs.

Economic Development, For Good / Non Profit, Retail, The Arts

Brookland

#TranspoInTheCity: We're making progress, but we still have a long road ahead

Allyson Jacob Thursday, September 26, 2013

Elevation DC and Smart Growth America's Transportation in the City panel brought a standing-room-only crowd to 1776 to discuss new modes of transportation and the changes they're bringing to D.C.'s neighborhoods.

Apps, City Planning, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing, Sustainability, Transportation

Downtown

Union Station marks 25 years: a look back

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, September 24, 2013

D.C's iconic train station has stood for more than a century. But just a few decades ago, its future was in doubt. See its transformation from mold, mildew, mushrooms and "The Pit" to its renaissance today.

City Planning, Economic Development, Transportation, Union Station

NoMa

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

Streetcar reboot promises citywide growth for underserved areas

Lauren Williams Tuesday, August 13, 2013

After more than a half-century of being retired, D.C. streetcars are set to connect the city by promoting new developments and serving neighborhoods that aren’t near a station.

City Planning, Economic Development, Real Estate, Sustainability, Transportation

H Street, Petworth, Rhode Island Avenue Corridor, Anacostia

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

Teens find solace and skills through summer job programs

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, July 23, 2013

“When our youth don’t see their neighbors, parents, or family members going to work every day it makes having a job seem like an unattainable thing,” says one employment program director. But the teens taking part in these summer internships and job training programs are getting another view: one that shows them that they can contribute to the work world.

Economic Development, Workforce Development

National spotlight: Entrepreneurs riding road to success

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, July 16, 2013

As cities continue to become more bike-friendly, new bike-based businesses are springing up to support the movement. These bike-centric businesses are both banking on and promoting a growing interest in riding, and in the process they are boosting their cities' economies.

Economic Development, Sustainability, Transportation

District cyclists turn their hobbies into businesses

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, July 16, 2013

D.C. bike ridership is on the rise--some anecdotal evidence says that the number of cyclists has doubled in the past few years. Here are some of the entrepreneurs who are taking advantage of this trend to make money and grow the economy.

Economic Development, Transportation

Downtown, Petworth

Step by step to better streets and better shopping

Beth Marlowe Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The District needs better shopping options. A new toolkit might help neighborhoods figure out exactly how to lure those retailers in. Here's a hint: start by coming together.

City Planning, Economic Development, Retail

Congress Heights, Rhode Island Avenue Corridor, Anacostia, Adams Morgan

The state of fashion in the District

Kaitlynn Hendricks Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Though yet to emerge in full color, fashion in Washington is growing. With both established and indie designers setting up shop in the District, and a forthcoming incubator that will provide resources to six designers, Washingtonians seem to be learning to embrace the benefits of good style.

Design, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Workforce Development

Downtown

#Foodinthecity draws crowd to Union Market, hungry for discussion

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The second event in Elevation DC's speaker series, in partnership with Smart Growth America, brought a crowd to discuss how food and restaurants reshape neighborhoods.

Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Food Systems, Restaurants, Sustainability

H Street, NoMa

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