Staff Spotlight: Exploring Main Street Archetypes with Research Intern Jonathan Nerenberg
This summer, our archetypes intern explored different types of Main Streets and the unique challenges and opportunities that they face.
Almost Sold Out: 2024 Community Transformation Workshop
There are only a few spaces still available for this intensive high impact, hands-on learning experience for place professionals. Register today and join us in Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa, from October 15-16, to gain tools to develop real world solutions for your downtown district. Registration closes September 27, or once capacity is reached.
Main Spotlight: Downtown Lansing Steps Into Tough Conversations About How to Make Public Spaces for Everyone
MSA President and CEO Erin Barnes explores how a holiday market in a public park brought a new focus on growing humanitarian needs in downtown city centers.
Apply for the USDOT RAISE Grant to Improve Your District’s Transportation Infrastructure
The RAISE program funds surface transportation projects with local and regional impact by enhancing safety, mobility, sustainability, and economic growth.
Streetscape improvements can make a big difference for Main Streets. © Grant Harper
Community Spotlight: How LaCrosse Community Pride Makes a Big Difference for Their Small Town
LaCrosse Community Pride shares how they use the Main Street Approach to make a significant impact in a town of less than 300 people.
Due Soon: 2025 Main Street Now Conference Proposals
Share your Main Street story at the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! We are looking for session proposals from new voices, experienced practitioners, and local experts in downtown revitalization. Don't miss your chance to inspire, engage, and lead—proposals are due by September 6.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania © Ultima-Gaina/iStock
On-Demand: Getting Retail Ready
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, learn how to assess your district’s retail readiness and lay the groundwork for your tenant attraction plan.
Monroeville, Alabama © Monroeville Main Street
On-Demand: Commercial District Planning
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, gain a solid understanding of planning processes, from leveraging resources and engaging stakeholders to aligning implementation steps with the Main Street Approach.
New Bern, North Carolina © Swiss Bear
On Demand: Funding Revitalization Programs
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, take a deep dive into the principles of developing and maintaining a robust, sustainable funding structure for Main Street programs.
Macon, Georgia © Zaina Mahmoud
On-Demand: Strong Leadership Teams
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, gain skills to work effectively with board members while simultaneously helping them define and implement strategic direction and oversight.
On-Demand: Promoting the Local Economy
In this Main Street America Institute Topics Course, learn how to foster a thriving Main Street economy through “shop local” and small business support initiatives.
Lansing, Michigan © Downtown Lansing Inc.
Main Spotlight: Building Partnerships for Main Street Success
Learn how Main Street America's work with the DOT's Thriving Communities Program is supporting transformative efforts with community partners like the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe.
