July is Parks and Recreation Month! Outdoor recreation can be a powerful transformation strategy for Main Streets. Check out this guide from Pennsylvania Downtown Center to learn how you can utilize your outdoor assets with Nature-Based Placemaking: https://lnkd.in/e28FwsrE
Main Street America
Architecture and Planning
Chicago, IL 9,389 followers
We revitalize older and historic commercial districts to build vibrant neighborhoods and thriving economies.
About us
Main Street America is a national leader in economic development and community revitalization in older and historic commercial districts. We help build more sustainable and equitable communities by lifting up the people and places that make Main Streets thrive. The Main Street program was created as a program of the National Trust in 1980 to combat the harmful impacts of sprawl and the changing nature of retail on the physical character and economies of communities. Today’s Main Street programs serve both rural and urban communities, more than 80% of which are located in low-to-moderate income census tracts. Main Street programs are currently in more than 1,200 communities in 45 states. The program has served more than 2,000 communities since its inception. Our two signature programs – Main Street America and UrbanMain – provide direct support to local leaders in small towns, mid-sized cities, and urban neighborhoods.
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http://www.mainstreet.org/
External link for Main Street America
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1980
- Specialties
- Community Revitalization, Historic Preservation, and Redevelopment
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53 W. Jackson Blvd
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60604, US
Employees at Main Street America
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"We will be celebrating for the next year!" We spoke to NewTown Macon, Madison Main Street, and Monroeville Main Street to learn what the award means to them and how they plan to use it to expand their impact. Read here: https://bit.ly/3VVSFn9
Catching up with the 2024 Great American Main Streets
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We are so proud to be able to work with amazing communities like this through the Thriving Communities Program!
The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe, situated on 100 acres overlooking the Pacific coast of northern California. The people of Trinidad Rancheria are ancestrally tied to coastal tribes, including Yurok, Wiyot, and Tolowa. Trinidad Rancheria has invested in economic enterprises in the region, including with the Seascape Restaurant and the Heights Casino. The tribe oversaw a full reconstruction of the Trinidad Pier, involving multiple federal agencies to sustainably restore the engine of Trinidad's fishing industry. We visited Trinidad Rancheria in March for a Thriving Communities Program assessment visit - It was amazing to learn about this 'small-but-mighty' tribe that has taken a methodical, strategic approach to impactful projects over the years. We began the trip with a tour of the Rancheria, including multiple areas of neighborhoods, public facilities, and commercial businesses. In focus groups, we spoke with leadership of Trinidad Rancheria's staff departments and council members to learn more about the tribe's accomplishments and continuing challenges. We also engaged with partners in the region, like nearby municipalities, counties, and state agencies. Big thanks to our hosts at Trinidad Rancheria, including Leslie Sanders, Noah Rodriguez, and Amy Atkins-Kelley. Thanks to Mariia Zimmerman at USDOT for joining us to contribute insights, and to my colleagues Magdalena Gillespie (Main Street America), Amy Williams and Verna Al-ag (Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), and Jose Manuel Almanza (Equiticity) for joining our assessment team.
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Why are some third places thriving? This webinar from the Congress for New Urbanism explores examples of businesses that provide multiple services to attract different customers and encourage people to interact. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VTYce2
Vanishing third places and what can be done
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Since the award was announced, our 2024 GAMSA winners have been celebrating nonstop! We spoke to NewTown Macon, Madison Main Street, and Monroeville Main Street to learn what the award means to them and how they plan to use it to expand their impact. Read here: https://bit.ly/3VVSFn9
Catching up with the 2024 Great American Main Streets
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Our free Summer School Webinar Series starts this week! We're revisiting three top conference sessions designed to take your placemaking, activation, and impact reporting to the next level. Learn more & register > https://bit.ly/3LeNTMr
Starting this Week: 2024 Summer School Webinar Series
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⚠️ Federal funding opportunities for your downtown! ⚠️ On July 16 from 11:00 - 12:00 a.m. CDT, join Main Street America staff, community members, and staff of the Department of Transportation to learn more about current grant programs, how to apply, and the impact of these projects in downtown areas. Learn more > https://bit.ly/4eR8V1t
Safe Streets and Roads for All Webinar
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"Cities are never done. There are absolutely challenges, but people still want to be here." What brings people downtown? Outdoor seating, walkable areas, cultural amenities, vibrant small businesses, and a sense of place. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eF2fZt8h
What does a downtown rebound look like? More residents and weekend visitors
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Have you registered for this upcoming webinar exploring our new website? Join us on July 11 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. CDT to learn about the site and dive into the new resources and tools. Register here > https://bit.ly/3Rvc5Oc
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