Introduction to Arts and Entertainment Districts | Main Street America

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You don’t have to be New York or San Francisco to have a vibrant arts district, but is it the right niche for your Main Street? In this article, learn how about the role that arts and entertainment districts can play in driving downtown commercial district revitalization. Find out what works, what doesn’t, and what you should consider before creating an arts district.

Published in Main Street Now Journal. Written by Rebecca Chan.

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