Encompassing portions of the Lincoln Square, West Ridge and North Park communities, the Lincoln Avenue TIF has several objectives. Priorities include the assembly of sites of sufficient size and shape to accommodate new retail and residential uses, the reconfiguration of traffic patterns to make portions of Lincoln Avenue more attractive for pedestrian use, and the creation of off-street parking and day care facilities that benefit area businesses. Funds from the 181-acre district are also targeted to help create mixed-income housing opportunities, to support local institutional facilities including libraries and police stations, and to implement streetscape and neighborhood beautification projects.