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Creating a historic or art walking tour is much more than simply a collection of pictures and descriptions.
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Creating a historic or art walking tour is much more than simply a collection of pictures and descriptions.
From community gathering spaces to retail incubators, from small towns to big cities – this year’s projects and communities are a testament to the diversity of Main Streets across the country.
Over 300 attendees enjoyed a family-friendly block party that celebrated the community and showcased Prosser's upcoming streetscape improvement project.
Many Main Streets serve as gateways to national parks and find a significant portion of their tourism economy tied to the well-being of the nearest national park.
Cambridge was the first Main Street community in Maryland to install public chargers.
Downtown Ames hosted a festival for the 46th annual RAGBRAI race (The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa).
The Town of Benson started a special project to highlight their downtown businesses.
You don’t need to be a big-name district to make a video that goes viral; you just need to know what you’re doing.
The Downtown Newton Development Association (North Carolina) partnered with the City of Newton on a temporary tactical urbanism project to demonstrate how their permanent streetscape improvements will benefit downtown.
While there may not be a one-size-fits-all Main Street leader, there are common characteristics among programs and communities leading successful revitalization efforts.