Main Spotlight: Breaking Barriers to Acquiring Commercial Properties
Creating real change in business ownership starts with local communities leading the way, backed by strong partnerships and collaborations.
From Vacant Lots to Vibrant Venues: The Impact of Levitt AMP Concerts on Main Streets
At the heart of thriving Main Streets are vibrant public spaces that unite people of all ages and backgrounds and enrich community life. And what better way to activate public spaces than through the power of free, live music?
Middlesboro, Kentucky © Levitt Foundation
Advocacy Spotlight: Improving Connectivity in Main Streets through Infrastructure Investments
Learn how Main Streets can tap into federal resources to improve transportation infrastructure, take down barriers, and improve access to key services.
T‑Mobile Hometown Grants Reach 25 New Communities, Totaling Over $14 Million in Funding
T-Mobile unveiled its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, tallying up to 325 communities across 47 states.
Main Street Business Insights: Scaling with Purpose
In this episode of Main Street Business Insights, Matt sat down with Mindy Bergstrom, owner of Cooks Emporium, Nook & Nest, Z.W. Mercantile, and The Recipe, all located in downtown Ames, Iowa.
Main Spotlight: Announcing the Main Street Disaster and Resilience Toolkit
Main Street America is proud to announce the release of a new resource to help Main Streets and commercial district organizations better prepare for and respond to more frequent and severe disasters.
Marion, IA © Uptown Marion
Community Spotlight: Fields Corner Main Street Uses Art to Increase Community Safety
This Boston Main Street installed an innovative street mural to highlight crosswalks and improve pedestrian safety.
Main Spotlight: Main Streets are for the Dogs!
These seven Main Streets have implemented innovative, exciting, and fun programs to help welcome dogs to their downtowns.
Summer Reading: Recent Highlights from the Blog
We gathered a collection of the best blogs from June, July, and August to help you catch up on your summer reading before we head into the fall season.
Staff Spotlight: Exploring Main Street Archetypes with Research Intern Jonathan Nerenberg
This summer, our archetypes intern explored different types of Main Streets and the unique challenges and opportunities that they face.
