Seeing Small
Learn why small-scale development projects and incremental improvements are the key to creating vibrant local economies and distinctive places that will thrive well into the future. Published in State of Main.
Marion, Iowa © Tasha Sams
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Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
Learn why small-scale development projects and incremental improvements are the key to creating vibrant local economies and distinctive places that will thrive well into the future. Published in State of Main.
There’s no doubt about it, the retail landscape is changing and getting more complex. Main Street has a unique competitive advantage and it’s up to local leaders and local business owners to understand how to tap into this opportunity.
Metuchen, NJ © Isaac Kremer
Director of Policy Outreach, Government Relations and Policy, at the National Trust for Historic Preservation explains how Main Street advocacy has made a difference and how to get involved.
A handbook on how urban design principles can be used to improve economic development, placemaking, safety, and community.
Learn how to use data and market analysis processes to understand your community and advance revitalization and economic development efforts.
A list of transformation strategies to guide your Main Street revitalization efforts.
The Main Street America Network is comprised of some of the most enthusiastic, passionate, committed people you'll ever find. Learn more about this nationwide movement of community changemakers.
A short video explaining how the Main Street Approach can transform historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial corridors.
Learn how the nationwide Main Street network harnesses the Main Street Approach to transform communities.
Learn how the Main Street Approach gives communities a competitive advantage, resulting in reinvestment, new businesses, new jobs, and building rehabilitations.