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Main Street is a movement, a mark of distinction, a seal recognizing that participating programs, organizations, and communities are part of a national movement with a proven track record for celebrating community character, preserving local history, and generating impressive economic returns.
Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 40 years, and today, it is the leading voice for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization across the country. Since 1980, over 2,000 communities have been part of Main Street, bringing renewed energy and activity to America’s downtowns and commercial districts, securing $61 billion in new investment, creating more than 525,000 net new jobs, and rehabilitating 251,000 buildings.
Founded in 1989, and today the longest-running Main Street program in West Virginia, Main Street Point Pleasant has directed over $9,000,000 in federal, state, and local government investment to our downtown area, supported well over $10,000,000 in private investment, helped generate hundreds of local jobs, and forged a new path for our historic city. With exciting new projects like the Waterfront Farmers Market and renovations of several historic buildings now underway, downtown Point Pleasant's future is brighter than ever before.
Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 40 years, and today, it is the leading voice for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization across the country. Since 1980, over 2,000 communities have been part of Main Street, bringing renewed energy and activity to America’s downtowns and commercial districts, securing $61 billion in new investment, creating more than 525,000 net new jobs, and rehabilitating 251,000 buildings.
Founded in 1989, and today the longest-running Main Street program in West Virginia, Main Street Point Pleasant has directed over $9,000,000 in federal, state, and local government investment to our downtown area, supported well over $10,000,000 in private investment, helped generate hundreds of local jobs, and forged a new path for our historic city. With exciting new projects like the Waterfront Farmers Market and renovations of several historic buildings now underway, downtown Point Pleasant's future is brighter than ever before.
The Four Points
The Main Street Approach is a time-tested strategy rooted in a commitment to broad-based community engagement, a holistic understanding of the factors that impact the quality of life in a community, and strategic focus on the core principles of downtown and neighborhood revitalization: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.
Organization involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort and Building a Downtown Together, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
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Economic vitality focuses on Supporting Local through capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
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Design supports a community’s transformation by Creating a Destination and enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
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Promotion means Celebrating Community, positioning the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
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