Downtown 2027: Vision for the Future is a bold plan created by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) detailing aspirational goals to be achieved in the next decade and specific actions to achieve these goals. The BID in 2017 is in its 20th year of operation and this plan identifies challenges to downtown’s continued economic prominence and a path forward for the coming decade. The durability of downtown’s competitiveness will depend on the strength of its economy, civil infrastructure and social agenda. The recommendations and initiatives outlined in this document provide direction for achieving success over the next decade.