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

Where to buy now: DC real estate experts dish on neighborhoods that should be on your radar

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, June 23, 2015

In the market for a home or condo? Prices keep going up in D.C.'s most popular neighborhoods, but that doesn't mean buying is impossible.

Economic Development, Housing

Bloomingdale, Takoma, Anacostia

New broadcasting rules bring indie radio stations to DC

Mike Janssen Monday, May 18, 2015

Thanks to a new law, D.C.'s airwaves are about to get a lot more local.

Community Development, The Arts

Takoma

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

#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

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

Join Elevation DC and Think Local First for a Cash Mob in Takoma

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Support local businesses with a "cash mob." It's like a flash mob, but instead of dancing, you shop--and can win cool prizes. We're mobbing Takoma on March 14.

Economic Development

Takoma

'We dream of a big kitchen'

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, November 05, 2013

A Takoma Park nonprofit builds economic opportunity for low-income residents with a tasty new commercial kitchen.

Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, For Good / Non Profit

Takoma

Do Good Summit rides wave of triple bottom line business

Rhea Kennedy Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Businesses that emphasize not just profits, but also people and the planet, are thriving in the District. The second annual Do Good Summit aims to capitalize on that trend and take it to the next level.

Entrepreneurship, Sustainability

Takoma, Anacostia

Takoma rabbi aims to run DC's first legal marijuana dispensary

Luis Velarde Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Medical marijuana became legal in D.C. almost three years ago, but the city's first dispensary has yet to open. Now Rabbi Jeffrey Kahn wants to be the first.

Health and Wellbeing

Takoma

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