Features

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

A dedicated group of businesses turn the tide on a once-struggling block

Rachel Kaufman Monday, March 09, 2015

Local businesses formed a collective to rebrand their block, and it looks like it's working.

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Retail

U Street

Behind the success of DC's unstoppable food incubator, Union Kitchen

Allyson Jacob Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Union Kitchen's cofounder says its businesses have collectively generated $40 million in revenue. And it's about to triple in size.

Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Food Systems, Restaurants, Retail

H Street, NoMa

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

What makes a great neighborhood? Our panel investigates

Alison Gillespie Monday, December 08, 2014

What does a great neighborhood need? Parks? Retail? Grocery stores? Elevation DC's panel discussion with former D.C. mayor Anthony Williams and other experts, in a space overlooking the Capitol Riverfront, aimed to figure that out.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Parks & Public Space, Retail, The Arts

Capitol Riverfront

Meet the local nonprofit changing lives with coffee

Allyson Jacob Tuesday, November 25, 2014

A faith-based nonprofit in D.C. is changing Colombian farmers' lives and shaking up the D.C. coffee scene.

Food Systems, For Good / Non Profit, Retail

The Hill

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

Innovators, connectors and sharers: the people making DC amazing

Urbanful Monday, November 03, 2014

D.C. wouldn't be where it is without its passionate, engaged citizens. Get to know four of them.

Community Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing, Media, Restaurants, Retail, Sustainability, Technology, The Arts, Transportation

Congress Heights, NoMa, The Hill, Anacostia

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

The incredible evolution of Congress Heights

Rachel Kaufman Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Think you know Congress Heights? Think again. We examine where the neighborhood is heading and how residents are reacting to the possibilities of change and--yeah, it's that word again--gentrification.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Health and Wellbeing, Housing, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Retail, Transportation, Workforce Development

Congress Heights

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

National Spotlight: What smart cities can learn from Denver

Eric Peterson Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Fueled by collaboration, the Mile High City is investing in transit-oriented development while also preserving its historic neighborhoods. Denver has gained 50,000 new residents in the past four years, outpacing its suburbs and most other metro areas.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Parks & Public Space, Retail, Sustainability, The Arts, Transportation

Food can be medicine, says Dr. Ted Eytan, Kaiser Permanente

#DCFood4Thought discussion: how food impacts community

Whitney Pipkin Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Our panel discussion last week centered on how can the District build healthier communities full of healthier people. Did you miss it? We've got the write-up.

City Planning, Community Development, Food Systems, Health and Wellbeing, Retail

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

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