Features

The Martin Luther King Jr library has been serving District residents since 1972; in its halls are so much more than just books

The seven wonders of DC's central library

Derek Johnson Tuesday, November 03, 2015

The Martin Luther King Jr. Library is filled with more than just books. With a little searching, residents can find historical artifacts, niche technologies, a comprehensive chronicle of the city’s history and more.

Media, Parks & Public Space

Downtown

The 20 most beautiful blocks in DC

Christina Sturdivant Wednesday, October 28, 2015

To truly know the city is to travel it in its entirely, perhaps even block by block. While this list is by no means exhaustive (and is certainly subjective), we think you can hardly go wrong with a fall stroll down any one of these attractive blocks.

Health and Wellbeing, Out and about, Parks & Public Space, Transportation

Ever wondered where DC's trees come from?

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, July 21, 2015

To grow the city’s tree canopy to 40 percent by 2032, Casey Trees bought the farm (or, rather, was given one).

For Good / Non Profit, Out and about, Parks & Public Space, Sustainability

DC's public aquarium now offers fishy birthday parties

Alison Gillespie Monday, June 22, 2015

Starting this summer, parents can host birthday parties among the fish, crabs and turtles at the Aquatic Resources Education Center in Anacostia Park.

Anacostia River, Education, Parks & Public Space, Sustainability

Anacostia

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

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

8 development projects that will transform DC this year

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Elevation DC highlights the city's most revolutionary projects, from tiny houses to big boxes. This time next year, the District's gonna look a lot different.

City Planning, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Transportation

Downtown, H Street, Waterfront, Capitol Riverfront, Shaw

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

What makes a great neighborhood? Our panel investigates

Alison Gillespie Monday, December 08, 2014

What does a great neighborhood need? Parks? Retail? Grocery stores? Elevation DC's panel discussion with former D.C. mayor Anthony Williams and other experts, in a space overlooking the Capitol Riverfront, aimed to figure that out.

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

Capitol Riverfront

Natural light, non-"scary" stairways and a new maker space: what's on tap for MLK Library

Amy Rogers Nazarov Monday, November 10, 2014

As stakeholders narrow down options for renovating D.C.'s flagship library, forward-thinking ideas--like opening up previously inaccessible floors, a new auditorium, and a "fab lab"--emerge.

City Planning, Community Development, Education, Parks & Public Space

Downtown

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

Elevation Q&A: Jorge Bogantes Montero, Anacostia protector

Alison Gillespie Monday, October 27, 2014

Not many people know the Anacostia the way that Jorge Bogantes Montero does. As a natural resources specialist with the Anacostia Watershed Society, Montero is aware of the places where legacy pollutants form a troubled mix of dirty water. But he has also found places along the shores where wild persimmon and pawpaw fruits can still be found dangling from the limbs of native trees each fall.

Anacostia River, For Good / Non Profit, Health and Wellbeing, Parks & Public Space, Sustainability

Capitol Riverfront, Anacostia

The incredible evolution of Congress Heights

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Think you know Congress Heights? Think again. We examine where the neighborhood is heading and how residents are reacting to the possibilities of change and--yeah, it's that word again--gentrification.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Health and Wellbeing, Housing, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Retail, Transportation, Workforce Development

Congress Heights

The $30 Tourist: Emus and other wildlife, by bicycle

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, October 07, 2014

In this new series, we investigate car-free day trips that can be done on the cheap. In the first installment, intrepid reporter Christina Sturdivant explores a new bikeshare program and bike trail that starts at the Baltimore-Washington airport—and gets more than she bargained for.

Out and about, Parks & Public Space, Transportation, Union Station

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