Goals At the core of the Downtown Action Agenda are three underlying goals: To refine the vision of a vibrant, versatile, "living" downtown To direct growth in emerging districts to the east and improve their links to other city neighborhoods To maximize public and private resources and sustain downtown's current economic momentum The District has defined four key objectives and core strategies to realize its vision for the downtown area: Maximize and Concentrate Downtown Housing Strengthen and preserve the existing Shaw community Establish Mount Vernon Triangle as a new residential community Reach housing development targets south of Massachusetts Avenue Increase the Vitality of Street Life Focus retail and entertainment at Gallery Place Strengthen the F Street retail corridor Improve urban design and public space Enhance the range of retail Support the arts Provide Clear Direction for Downtown Growth and New Development Establish a Mount Vernon Square hospitality district Draw visitors from the Mall with new transport links Extend F Street over Interstate 395 and develop air rights Improve and activate public space at Judiciary Square Connect Downtown Economic Growth to District Residents Provide organizational assistance to identify and develop new job opportunities Support skills training to help residents take advantage of new opportunities Establish additional funding sources for housing