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

After a typhoon, earthquake or uprising, the arts can help

Christina Sturdivant Monday, September 14, 2015

Art can not only heal minds but can heal communities after disaster. Our latest panel discussion showed how improv can help typhoon survivors, painting can help protestors, and photography can help rebuild a landmark.

The Arts

Downtown, Georgetown/Glover Park

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

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

DC's historic buildings can anchor a neighborhood, but some are in jeopardy

Christina Sturdivant Monday, November 17, 2014

When cookie-cutter buildings replace historic ones, something is lost. Here's how preserving D.C.'s landmarks can enrich our neighborhoods.

City Planning, Community Development, Design, Economic Development, Retail, The Arts

Downtown, H Street, Georgetown/Glover Park, Petworth

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

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

Get away from it all--right here in DC

Amy Rogers Nazarov Tuesday, July 15, 2014

As the District’s breakneck pace tapers for the long and sweaty summer months, we asked some of our favorite local celebs for the skinny on where they go to get away from it all – no plane ticket required.

Parks & Public Space

Downtown, Brookland, Georgetown/Glover Park, Tenleytown/Van Ness/Cleveland Park

From DC to Denver: School gardens growing next generation of leaders

Jamie Siebrase Tuesday, June 10, 2014

School gardens, a second classroom where hands-on learning reigns supreme, are cropping up across the nation. Two cities – D.C. and Denver – are changing the way their gardens grow with innovative additions to their programming.

Education, Food Systems, Health and Wellbeing, Sustainability

H Street, Georgetown/Glover Park, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Tenleytown/Van Ness/Cleveland Park, Dupont Circle/Logan Circle