Community Vision #1

Where DC Comes Together

Thriving, Local, Sustainable Business Community:

true destination spot
booming businesses (Boomtown USA)
a seamless web of small businesses
successful businesses on every block
vibrant, joyful, diverse commercial center
local, independent businesses (no chain stores) – opportunities for the “little guy”
neighborhood residents owning and employed by businesses in the corridor
community-based commerce
lots of sit-down eating places
eateries throughout the corridor
outdoor cafes
sidewalk cafes with neighborhood employees
best nightlife in the country
pedestrian traffic on 7th and 9th Streets 16 hours per day
vibrant 7th and 9th Street commercial corridors, doing much better than Georgetown or New York City
day spas around the corridor
movie theater
bowling alley that attracts youth
active nightlife
active street-life with 18 hour retail
comprehensive job training programs (coordinated)
neighborhood institutions working together to address new challenges
self-sustaining, livable community of creative residents
a diverse community in all respects
diverse population of all ages socializing

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