The Hill : Features

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. 

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.

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Sheila Knox, a female barber on Barracks Row, reflects on community in her changing neighborhood.

As tourists descend on D.C. in record numbers and as the sharing economy grows in strength, it's worth thinking about the hundreds of Airbnb hosts in the District who help visitors discover unique experiences you won't find in any guidebook.

An innovative program--in D.C. and just five other cities nationwide--aims to supplement high-school health class so kids can learn how to make good decisions. For Delaney Balderas, it's also a chance to put her studies into real-world work.

What does the future hold for the District? Elevation D.C. looks forward for our last issue of the year.

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.

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

Our Dec. 2 event, discussing the elements that make neighborhoods great, is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist.

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

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.

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.

Nonprofit Critical Exposure has been helping teens express themselves through photography for a decade. 

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.