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

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

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

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

Deconstruction keeps value and dollars in DC's neighborhoods

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Reusing building materials "keeps items that normally would end up in the landfill in the community," says one project manager. Nonprofits have been pushing the idea for decades, but now industry, in D.C. and elsewhere, is catching up.

Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, For Good / Non Profit, Housing, Retail, Sustainability, Workforce Development

Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights