Main Street America leads an inclusive, impact-driven movement dedicated to reenergizing and strengthening older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts nationwide.

Nov 21, 2024 · Winter can be a challenging season for many Main Streets. Here are five ideas for events that will encourage people to brave the cold and come downtown.

Browse the map or use the directory below to locate Affiliate and Accredited Main Street America communities and partner programs across the U.S. Learn more about the Main Street America …

Learn about the early federal advocacy that advanced the Main Street Approach from a pilot program to a national initiative.

Our team is comprised of highly talented and passionate individuals dedicated to place-based economic development.

Work planning is an essential function of any Main Street organization. It helps you understand what tasks need to get done, when they need to be done by, and who needs to work on …

The Main Street America Community Evaluation Platform provides a one-stop portal for local Main Street programs to complete self-assessments for designation.

Shane Hampton, AICP, CNU ‑A, leads Main Street America’s work on the USDOT ’s Thriving Communities Program, delivering tailored technical assistance to under-resourced communities to help them to shape important local projects and advance toward funding and implementation.

The city government that once jailed Martin Luther King Jr. now serves as a resource and champion for Black entrepreneurship through their Main Street program, , and the newly …

We rolled out four new Main Street America videos highlighting the power of the Main Street movement, Main Street Approach, economic impact of Main Street, and the incredible volunteers that make Main Street's grassroots network so effective.