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Parking planning is an important part of creating welcoming and usable public spaces. This webinar provides a primer on the best practices you should consider as you plan the parking strategy for your downtown or neighborhood commercial district.
Kristi Trevarrow shares the obstacles of navigating the crowdfunding universe as Rochester, Michigan, sought to raise money for its huge holiday event, The Big, Bright Light Show.
An example of the policies that communities can use to guide their downtown carnivals, block parties, festivals, and other special events. Published by the city of Batavia, Illinois.
Learn how Main Street downtown preservation organizations can build strong youth engagement programs to support the next generation of leadership. Published in Main Street Now Journal. Written by Katelin Olson and Sue Starkweather-Miller.
Learn how Otsego, Michigan used community support and strategic visioning to launch their revitalization efforts. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
When the film industry made the switch from film to digital media, many small-town theaters struggled able to afford the switch. New Mexico MainStreet stepped in to work with local programs to save small-town theaters throughout the state. Published in Main Street Now Journal. Written by Elma Baco.
Learn how local funding solutions like investment clubs and community-driven fundraising can kickstart downtown redevelopment.- Published in Main Street Now Journal.
Learn about Sweet Auburn in Atlanta, which was just starting its journey back to prosperity, and H Street Main Street in DC, which has become a national success story. Published in Main Street Now Journal. Written by Teresa Lynch.
H Street, Washington DC
Marketing your downtown with targeted, year-round engagement and outreach efforts. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
Wayland, MI
Learn how Bridgeton, N.J., has drawn on its long history as a food hub to create a culinary district and attract food tourism. Published in Main Street Now Journal.
A list of potential funding sources commonly used by non-profit organizations.
Two Mississippi Main Street communities explain how they collected data on the small business impact of downtown events.
