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Elevation Q&A: Rich Bradley, executive director of the Downtown DC BID
Allyson Jacob
Monday, October 20, 2014
Bradley's stepping down from his nearly two decades on the job as executive director of the Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District. We spoke with him about D.C.'s transformation.
City Planning
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Real Estate
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Restaurants
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Transportation
Downtown
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How the Silver Line may already be remaking Tysons
Erik Hyrkas
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
The Silver Line's ridership is growing. Some businesses are already seeing a boost, but others say they're in it for the long haul, not an instant fix.
City Planning
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Housing
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Transportation
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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
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Health and Wellbeing
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Housing
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Parks & Public Space
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Real Estate
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Retail
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Transportation
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Workforce Development
Congress Heights
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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
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Housing
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Parks & Public Space
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Real Estate
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Retail
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Transportation
Congress Heights
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Downtown
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H Street
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Brookland
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Georgetown/Glover Park
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Waterfront
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Capitol Riverfront
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U Street
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Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights
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NoMa
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Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant
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Park View/Pleasant Plains
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Bloomingdale
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Takoma
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Shaw
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Foggy Bottom/Golden Triangle
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The Hill
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Petworth
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Rhode Island Avenue Corridor
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Anacostia
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Tenleytown/Van Ness/Cleveland Park
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Adams Morgan
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Dupont Circle/Logan Circle
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No matter which 11th Street Bridge Park design is chosen, DC wins
Christina Sturdivant
Thursday, September 11, 2014
The nationwide competiton to design an elevated park over the Anacostia has reached its home stretch, with four finalists unveiling their designs Thursday. Any would be a welcome addition to D.C.
Anacostia River
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City Planning
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Community Development
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Design
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Economic Development
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Health and Wellbeing
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Parks & Public Space
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Sustainability
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The Arts
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Transportation
Capitol Riverfront
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Anacostia
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Elevation Q&A: Sylvia Robinson, who builds community in Pleasant Plains
Christina Sturdivant
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
As change comes to the NW neighborhood of Pleasant Plains, the Emergence Community Arts Collective knits neighbors together.
Community Development
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For Good / Non Profit
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Health and Wellbeing
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The Arts
Park View/Pleasant Plains
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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
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Parks & Public Space
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Retail
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Sustainability
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The Arts
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Transportation
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DIY fixes that can improve your block for practically pennies
Rachel Kaufman
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Take your street into your own hands with pop-up bike lanes, tiny free libraries, gardens, and more.
City Planning
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Community Development
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Parks & Public Space
Park View/Pleasant Plains
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Rhode Island Avenue Corridor
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Anacostia
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DC's 5x5 public art festival: What to see and where to see it (MAP)
Caroline Dobuzinskis
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Public art by world-renowned artists will temporarily transform all eight wards of the city, with events and exhibits running from September through December.
Community Development
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The Arts
Congress Heights
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Downtown
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Brookland
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Waterfront
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Capitol Riverfront
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NoMa
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Columbia Heights-Mount Pleasant
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Shaw
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The Hill
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Anacostia
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Dupont Circle/Logan Circle
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Tech center opening brings a 'new day' to Ward 8
Caroline Dobuzinskis
Friday, August 15, 2014
The tech demonstration center on the former campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital aims to elevate opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in Congress Heights.
Apps
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Education
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Technology
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Workforce Development
Congress Heights
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National spotlight: Putting art at the heart of redevelopment
Lee Chilcote
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Artists are often the first to move into urban neighborhoods, and also the first to move when rents escalate. Here's how cities are working with artists to transform blight and reimagine neighborhoods.
City Planning
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Community Development
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For Good / Non Profit
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The Arts
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How a 'Downtown Ward 7' would grow more than a healthy economy
Christina Sturdivant
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
The built environment plays a crucial role in a neighborhood's health. Would upgrading Ward 7's downtown create healthier people?
City Planning
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Health and Wellbeing
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Transportation
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#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
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Community Development
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Food Systems
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Health and Wellbeing
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Retail
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What smart cities can learn from Pittsburgh
Erin Keane Scott
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
With a culture of collaboration, a willingness to change and a focus on creating the kind of urban environment that attracts creative talent, the Steel City has moved from gritty to green and is now poised for the next wave of growth.
City Planning
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Parks & Public Space
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The Arts
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Tonight: Food in our Neighborhoods: How healthy food is building stronger communities
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
On June 24, Elevation DC and Kaiser Permanente will host a panel discussion about how food can change communities.
City Planning
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Community Development
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Food Systems
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Health and Wellbeing
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