Comcast Newsmakers: Revitalizing Downtown
Matt Wagner, National Main Street Center's Vice President of Revitalization Programs, discusses competitive advantages, incrementalism and the power of the Main Street America network
Articles & Publications
Community Spotlight: Main Street Homer, Louisiana
Main Street Homer (Homer, Louisiana) was awarded a $25,000 A Community Thrives social impact grant from Gannett/USA Today Network to create an arts center with affordable artist studios and classroom/event space.
Measuring Impact for Main Street Transformation
A practical framework to collect, assess, and communicate impact data to deepen your impact and improve your ability to serve your community.
Community Spotlight: Annual Texas First Lady Main Street Tour
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott joined Texas Main Street and Texas Historical Commission staff, management and Commissioners to welcome Temple and Pearsall into the 89-city Texas Main Street network.
Evolution, Acceptance, and Change: The Main Street Approach as a Catalyst for Revitalization
Nearly slated for demolition 30 years ago, downtown Cedar Falls has experienced an amazing transformation through its revitalization journey using the Main Street Approach.
Community Spotlight: Zuni Pueblo MainStreet
The Zuni Pueblo MainStreet is the nation's first (and so far, only) Native American Main Street community.
Main Street Gone Mobile: How to Develop an Effective Mobile Marketing Strategy
Promotion positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
Wilson Artsy Alleys: Creatively Connecting the Community
Wilson Artsy Alleys is an initiative of the Wilson Downtown Development Corporation which takes the arts to new locations in forgotten places.
