Features

CLIPS: Keeping the American Dream alive near Farragut Square

Rebecca Sheir Friday, October 02, 2015

In our latest episode of CLIPS, our barbershop oral history project in partnership with Metro Connection, we visit a barber with the "fountain of youth"...

Clips

Foggy Bottom/Golden Triangle

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

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

Seven free apps to help you (re)discover DC

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Seeing D.C. through all fresh eyes just takes a quick download.

Apps, Design, Media, Restaurants, Technology, Union Station

Downtown, Georgetown/Glover Park, U Street, NoMa, Foggy Bottom/Golden Triangle, The Hill, Anacostia

DC universities reveal hidden treasures for those who know where to look

Amy Rogers Nazarov Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Read on for a roundup of some of the hidden—yet open to the public—gems tucked away at local universities, and make time to explore one or more in 2014.

Education, Parks & Public Space

H Street, Brookland, Georgetown/Glover Park, NoMa, Shaw, Foggy Bottom/Golden Triangle, Tenleytown/Van Ness/Cleveland Park