State of Main: Fall 2016
Welcome to the inaugural edition of State of Main, the annual publication of Main Street America featuring thought leadership from across the network.
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Creating a thriving downtown is about making the most of existing street assets and capitalizing on a local community’s most valuable asset — its people. In any community there are people who can provide a historical perspective on a particular street, people who hold valuable insights into how the street system might function, and people who can relay which issues are most critical and meaningful. These diverse perspectives provide a powerful basis for why the street system and transportation actually matter for Main Streets, as described in Chapter 1. In addition, drawing upon stakeholders’ skills, experience, and time makes it possible to accomplish more with less, thus making the concepts in Chapter 2 more attainable.
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