Measuring the Economic Impact of Storefront Improvements
Façade appearance is a critical aspect of the overall aesthetic appeal and unique character of downtown.
Value Propositions That Work
5 questions to understand how to tap into the motivations of your Main Street stakeholders to achieve what you (and they) want.
Announcing the 2015 Great American Main Street Award Winners
The National Main Street Center is pleased to announce that Cape Girardeau, Mo., Montclair Center, N.J., and Rawlins, Wyo. were selected as the 2015 Great American Main Street Award® (GAMSA) winners.
Introduction to Corridor Enhancements
While the Main Street program may not take the lead in corridor enhancements, it can be a vital partner and advocate for improvements in overall community appearance.
A New Era of Street Pole Banners
Street pole banners preserve the historic character of main streets while fostering community awareness and engagement.
One for the Books
With strong community support, the Library Foundation was able to raise over $1.2 million dollars in private donations.
Sign Design Guidelines
A lot of signs are necessary to make a downtown work well, but not every community knows what a good sign system looks like, or how instrumental it can be to the creation of a successful downtown.
Improving Performance in Main Street Iowa Communities
Main Street Iowa, a program of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Downtown Resource Center, created a one-of-a-kind three-year program to provide help for performance venues located in Main Street districts.
The Atlanta Streetcar and Revitalization of Sweet Auburn’s “Main Street”
A key goal of the Atlanta Streetcar is to attract investment to and revitalize the neighborhoods along the streetcar alignment.
Who We Are
Main Street America has been helping strengthen and reenergize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts for more than 40 years.
Our History
Main Street America has been helping reenergize and strengthen communities since 1977.
