⏳ Last chance: 2025 Main Street Now Conference session proposals are due Friday, September 6! ⏳ Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate your successes and inspire your peers by applying to become a speaker at Main Street Now 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. No matter your experience with presenting or role in supporting downtown revitalization efforts, we invite you to share your story. Submit Your Proposal > https://bit.ly/3MxzKuz
Main Street America
Architecture and Planning
Chicago, IL 10,864 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.
- Website
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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
Locations
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Primary
53 W. Jackson Blvd
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60604, US
Employees at Main Street America
Updates
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Raise your hand if your dogs are taking over your downtown! 🐕 🐩 Many dog owners enjoy bringing their furry friends everywhere, including their local Main Streets. We gathered seven examples of fun initiatives to engage and appreciate your canine companions. Read here: https://bit.ly/3z4NnhG
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"It might be put to better uses, like housing and shops and parks and other things that we care about." Can road narrowing projects create opportunities for housing, retail, and public space? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eXv3VyEj
Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities -- Streetsblog USA
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"I learned that these challenges aren’t just challenges — they are also opportunities." This summer, our Archetypes Intern Jonathan Nerenberg explored different types of Main Streets and the unique challenges and opportunities that they face. Read here: https://lnkd.in/exjiW8sk
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"This felt deeply emotional for our staff. We had worked hard to be inclusive. But instead of dismissing the pushback, we decided to take it to heart." Erin Barnes, Main Street America President and CEO, spoke with Cathleen Edgerly at Downtown Lansing to learn how they used pushback as an opportunity for reflection and growth. Read here: https://bit.ly/3X2BQsp
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It has been a busy summer on the Main Street blog! As you prepare for fall, we invite you to enjoy some end-of-summer reading with this collection of some of the best blogs from June, July, and August 🌞 😎 Read here: https://lnkd.in/eSz-xxPZ
Summer Reading: Recent Highlights from the Blog
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Attention Main Street Business Owners! Ready to elevate your digital game and grow your business? Join our free 4-part webinar series from Small Biz Digital Trainers! Whether you’re a small business owner or a Main Street leader, these sessions are designed to boost your digital skills and drive success. Series Lineup: 1️⃣ Building Your Digital Footprint: Enhance online visibility with Google Search & SEO tips. Watch on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/gB_pyKFH 2️⃣ Managing Your Online Presence & Developing a Marketing Plan: Update profiles and craft a winning strategy. Sep 19 | 4 - 5 p.m. (EDT) Register now: https://lnkd.in/gMH-EZY7 3️⃣ Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Embrace challenges and seize opportunities. Oct 17 | 4 - 5 p.m. (EDT) Register now: https://lnkd.in/gNp7q_33 4️⃣ How to Master Soft Skills for Small Business Success: Improve productivity with Google Workspace, AI, and more. Nov 21 | 4 - 5 p.m. (EST) Register now: https://lnkd.in/gKHXTzne All sessions are available live and on-demand! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g5ZS-aTM
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"They are the future business owners and employees. I want to show them what revitalization looks like and how to go into business for themselves." Learn how H Street Main Street in Washington, DC, partnered with local youth to explore creative uses of AI. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gvc9Y_xE
H Street Main Street Showcases Youth's AI-Generated Art
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Connecting our Main Street communities makes the Network strong. Learn how North Carolina Main Streets used an AARP grant to identify local assets and strengthen their Main to Main trail. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dEvafJ6B
Video: Boosting Local Economies by Promoting Main Street Communities
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Last chance to register for our Support Small Business on Main Street course! In just three weeks, learn how to collaboratively build a strong community support network that centers economic vitality. Plus, develop a distribution-ready small business guide for your downtown district. Member discounts and scholarships are available. Register by August 30 > https://lnkd.in/eGbisQGU