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.
Almost Sold Out: 2024 Community Transformation Workshop
There are only a few spaces still available for this intensive high impact, hands-on learning experience for place professionals. Register today and join us in Des Moines & Nevada, Iowa, from October 15-16, to gain tools to develop real world solutions for your downtown district. Registration closes September 27, or once capacity is reached.
Main Spotlight: Downtown Lansing Steps Into Tough Conversations About How to Make Public Spaces for Everyone
MSA President and CEO Erin Barnes explores how a holiday market in a public park brought a new focus on growing humanitarian needs in downtown city centers.
Apply for the USDOT RAISE Grant to Improve Your District’s Transportation Infrastructure
The RAISE program funds surface transportation projects with local and regional impact by enhancing safety, mobility, sustainability, and economic growth.
Streetscape improvements can make a big difference for Main Streets. © Grant Harper
Community Spotlight: How LaCrosse Community Pride Makes a Big Difference for Their Small Town
LaCrosse Community Pride shares how they use the Main Street Approach to make a significant impact in a town of less than 300 people.
Due Soon: 2025 Main Street Now Conference Proposals
Share your Main Street story at the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! We are looking for session proposals from new voices, experienced practitioners, and local experts in downtown revitalization. Don't miss your chance to inspire, engage, and lead—proposals are due by September 6.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania © Ultima-Gaina/iStock
A la carta: Preparar al comercio minorista
En este curso temático del Instituto Main Street America, aprenderá a evaluar el grado de preparación de su distrito para el comercio minorista y a sentar las bases de su plan de atracción de inquilinos.
Monroeville, Alabama © Monroeville Main Street
A la carta: Planificación de distritos comerciales
En este Curso Temático del Instituto Main Street America, adquiera una sólida comprensión de los procesos de planificación, desde el aprovechamiento de los recursos y la participación de las partes interesadas hasta la alineación de los pasos de implementación con el Enfoque Main Street.
New Bern, Carolina del Norte © Swiss Bear
A la carta: Financiación de programas de revitalización
En este Curso Temático del Instituto Main Street America, profundice en los principios del desarrollo y mantenimiento de una estructura de financiación sólida y sostenible para los programas de Main Street.
Macon, Georgia © Zaina Mahmoud
A la carta: Equipos de liderazgo fuertes
En este Curso Temático del Main Street America Institute, adquiera habilidades para trabajar eficazmente con los miembros de la junta directiva y, al mismo tiempo, ayudarles a definir e implementar la dirección estratégica y la supervisión.
A la carta: Fomento de la economía local
En este curso temático del Instituto Main Street America, aprenderá a fomentar una economía próspera en Main Street mediante iniciativas de "comercio local" y de apoyo al pequeño comercio.
Lansing, Michigan © Downtown Lansing Inc.
Main Spotlight: Building Partnerships for Main Street Success
Learn how Main Street America's work with the DOT's Thriving Communities Program is supporting transformative efforts with community partners like the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe.
