Zoning Codes: A Powerful Community Redevelopment Tool
Revised zoning codes and updated land-use plans give communities the ability to shape their future while protecting their past. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
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Making the Case for Retail Leasing
Filling vacant retail space is a persistent challenge. Every commercial district has a few stubborn vacancies that detract from its visual appeal and reduce long-term economic vitality. In this article, Errin Welty explains how to assess these spaces and work with resistant landlords.
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Doing Away with Demolition-by-Neglect
Find out what can be done to ensure that our historic buildings withstand the test of time. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
Turning Vacancies into Places to Call Home
See how a group of citizens in Goldsboro, North Carolina, devised a plan to reduce residential vacancies in three downtown neighborhoods.
A New Take on Pop-Ups
To reduce storefront vacancies, the Main Street program in Cambridge, Maryland, created the Holiday Pop-Up Project, which gave two entrepreneurs the chance to test out their retail concepts rent-free for two months.
Integrating Historic Property and Cultural Resource Considerations into Hazard Mitigation Planning
Hazard mitigation planning is an important process to protect your historic assets. This guide will take you through the processes of organizing your resources, assessing risks, developing your plan, and implementing your plan.
