The Bright Center: A Space for Winchester’s Bright Minds to Create, Innovate and Thrive
In Winchester, Virginia, one woman’s vision and commitment to downtown’s revitalization created an innovative community space for the Creative Class.
Developing a Strong Main Street Advocacy Program to Drive Your Organization to Legislative Success
As Main Street practitioners, our work is constantly impacted by decisions made by governing bodies at the local, state and federal level.
National Parks and Main Street
With 413 National Park areas¹ and over 1,000 Main Street America programs, it’s no surprise that many of the communities following the Four Point Approach serve as gateways to our national parks.
Revisit Your Community’s Unique Assets: Connecting Asset-Based Economic Development to Community Transformation Strategies
This need for change results from the heavy emphasis on three components of the refreshed Main Street Approach.
The 2016 Great American Main Street Award Winners
The 2016 winners are a diverse group in geography and character, but together demonstrate the broad applicability of the Main Street Approach:
We Are Milford Mural
The local Main Street organization, Downtown Milford Inc., is trying to address these shifting demographics by creating a more inclusive sense of community.
Creative Placemaking to Transform a Park in Milwaukee
This is the story of how a National Endowment for the Arts gathering in DC inspired the leaders of a small town in Appalachia to connect with those in Milwaukee to transform a neglected park.
Main Street Nation Radio
The first official show under the Main Street Nation banner aired in June 2015 on WJR-760 AM Detroit.
Avoiding Main Street Burnout
Most of us have days from time to time when we feel bored, overloaded, or unappreciated. But is it burnout?
Building Community Through Street Fairs: Planning Outline
This is the third article in a three-part series by street fair expert Bridget Bayer. Be sure to check out her other two articles.
