Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the Heart of Boston’s Main Streets
To understand the role that immigrant business owners play in Boston’s small business ecosystem, you need only to walk through any Boston Main Streets district.
Minimizing the Effects of Gentrification: Part II
New arrivals have made Shaw more diverse.
Minimizing the Effects of Gentrification: Part I
Preserving diverse populations, not just buildings.
Historic Tax Credits: A Good Return for the Money
We measure the effectiveness of our last marketing campaign, weigh whether the investment in new street lights outweigh the political capital spent, and debate if the thousands of volunteer hours are worth the impacts created by a one-day event.
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.
