"The Harrison Avenue rebuild exceeded our expectations for the amount of activity and the level of helping the community come back." Panama City was significantly impacted by Hurricane Michael in 2018, with 90% of downtown buildings damaged. Since then, they have embarked on an ambitious plan to redesign their downtown with an emphasis on resiliency, sustainability, and livability. Read here: https://bit.ly/42KYWqL
Main Street America
Architecture and Planning
Chicago, IL 13,064 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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- 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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Rise East is a transformative investment into the future of East Oakland. Learn how Black Cultural Zone is working with local partners to build resiliency and vibrancy in their community. Read here: https://bit.ly/4hqF1lE
Reclaiming East Oakland
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"Many people are hungry for denser, more walkable communities ... there just aren’t enough of them to go around." Research, and real estate prices, show high demand for houses in walkable areas close to businesses, employers, restaurants, and parks. But our zoning laws have created a shortage of these kinds of homes. Creating more housing in Main Street districts can satisfy this demand, increase affordability, and create more sustainable communities. Read more here: https://bit.ly/40XvL2t
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“Streets are the main thing that we share as a community. It'snot just a way to drive around, it touches everybody.” Learn how Austin's Green Streets Master Plan increased access by improving the streetscape and prioritizing pedestrian-friendly design. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eQG3AvCf
Revisiting the ‘Great Streets' program: Austin's blueprint for pedestrian-oriented urban design
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February is Black History Month! This month is a great opportunity to uplift Black voices, recognize your history, and honor local leaders. How is your community celebrating? #BlackHistoryMonth
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"I see Main Streets as critical places for everyone to engage with one another, see their neighbor, and understand their circumstances, differences, and similarities." Check out Matt Wagner's predictions for the trends, demographics, and technologies that will impact Main Streets and small businesses in 2025! Read here: https://lnkd.in/e9j6yKNE
What Can Main Streets and Small Business Owners Expect in 2025?
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Join the Main Street America team! We are hiring three exciting new roles in grantmaking, finance, and marketing. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/etuEDts2
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"I can drive an electric lift, and I’m my own finance executive director. People don’t realize the breadth and depth of skills that it takes to do this job.” Rebecca Rowe at Virginia Main Street highlighted Main Street leaders across her state for Virginia Town and Country. They spoke about the impact that Main Street managers and their organizations have on their communities. Read here: https://bit.ly/4aAiX5m
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Check out Matt Wagner's predictions for the trends, demographics, and technologies that will impact Main Streets and small businesses in 2025! From reducing loneliness and providing opportunities for an aging population to creating personalized retail experiences and harnessing the power of AI, these predictions offer a valuable look at the year ahead. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e9j6yKNE
What Can Main Streets and Small Business Owners Expect in 2025?
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