Features

An important message from Elevation DC

Rachel Kaufman Thursday, November 12, 2015

As of today, we are suspending publication of Elevation DC. While we're proud of the work we've done over the past three years, our parent company, Issue Media Group, has shifted its priorities and will be focusing resources more intensively on other markets in its national network of local digital publications.

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

DC's affordable housing might be saved through collaboration

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Housing advocates came together October 13 to discuss the best ways to ensure that "anybody who wants to live in the District should be able to live in the District."

City Planning, Housing

U Street, Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant, Petworth, Adams Morgan

An insider's view of walkability in the District

Alison Gillespie Monday, October 19, 2015

Visitors to Washington, DC often describe the city as very walkable, and are delighted to find they can do most of their sightseeing on foot. But residents often have an entirely different idea of what makes each neighborhood more or less friendly to pedestrians. As advocates prepare to visit the city at the end of October for the National Walking Summit, we hit the sidewalks alongside of a few locals who use foot travel as a way to explore and transform their own neighborhoods -- and lives -- for the better.

Health and Wellbeing, Transportation

Downtown, Brookland, Shaw, The Hill

How green can the District grow?

Beth Marlowe Tuesday, October 06, 2015

As D.C. continues to grow, balancing growth with sustainability isn't always easy. Here are three ways the city is working toward that goal.

Green Tech, Sustainability

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 more 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

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

Chinatown is one of DC's most congested neighborhoods.

National spotlight: three parking solutions for three growing cities

Christina Sturdivant Monday, September 28, 2015

As more people move to cities, how can rapidly developing neighborhoods tackle parking challenges without gobbling up valuable urban space for off-street lots?

A look at DC's housing market for moderate-income buyers

Lisa A. Sturtevant, PhD Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Single-family homes are out of reach for all but the wealthiest, and few affordable condos are big enough for families. Here are some recommendations to improve DC's housing stock.

Housing

Save the Date: Who needs affordable housing?

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Our next panel discussion will ask: who needs affordable housing? The answer may surprise you.

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