Placemaking Main Street into a Destination Downtown
Fred Kent and Gary Toth of Project for Public Spaces explore how placemaking initiatives can turn your downtown into a destination.
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Fred Kent and Gary Toth of Project for Public Spaces explore how placemaking initiatives can turn your downtown into a destination.
These sample Communication Standard Operating Procedures from Heart of Biddeford provide an example of the communication policies that Main Streets should consider formalizing, including brand guidelines, DEI best practices, website, email marketing, social media, and more.
Examples of Main Street marketing brochures from across Indiana's Main Street programs.
This guide from Virginia Main Street explores the importance of wayfinding, the components of a custom wayfinding plan, design considerations, and implementation.
Simple advice for outreach and communications with elected officials and government representatives.
Watch this webinar to learn how social influencers can drive engagement and build excitement for your downtown promotions and programs.
Use this guide from Colorado Main Street to help you develop social media strategies, photo contests, and walking tours that will boost engagement and bring people downtown.
Everything you need to prepare your community organization to handle both internal and external crises. Published by Indiana Main Street.
Construction can be very disruptive for downtown businesses. Use this sample mitigation plan to help you develop your own strategy to assist your downtown businesses during a construction project. Published by Cumberland Main Street.
Your organization's branding can represent the unique features of your downtown, remind people of the purpose of your organization, and help people stay engaged with your work. A comprehensive brand guide helps your staff and partners be consistent in how they represent your organization and your work. Published by Downtown Maryville Alliance.