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The Rejuvenation of America’s Downtowns

The Rejuvenation of America’s Downtowns. Governor’s Conference on Rural Development RENEWABLE NEBRASKA November 14, 2008. What is Main Street?. Who is Main Street?. 45 states and regions 2,000+ local programs 23 Nebraska Communities 15 officially designated 8 members/aspiring communities.

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The Rejuvenation of America’s Downtowns

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  1. The Rejuvenation of America’s Downtowns Governor’s Conference on Rural Development RENEWABLE NEBRASKA November 14, 2008

  2. What is Main Street?

  3. Who is Main Street? • 45 states and regions • 2,000+ local programs • 23 Nebraska Communities • 15 officially designated • 8 members/aspiring communities

  4. Trends on Main Street • America’s population is growing—young, old, more culturally divers • The world is becoming more connected and technologically savvy • Economic realities and the increased cost of living

  5. What it Takes/Keys to Success • Welcoming atmosphere • Retaining the talent pool • Mix of housing in downtown • Healthy lifestyles and recreation • Increased tourism • Entrepreneurship • Adaptive reuse & historic preservation vital

  6. Elkhorn, Nebraska • Most Challenged Main Street Community in Nebraska—but they don’t let the challenges get in the way of success • Keys to Elkhorn’s Success • A clear vision with visible progress in a short period of time • An organization exclusively dedicated to historic downtown Elkhorn • Hard work and dedication from a small group of people • Appreciation for their historic resources and the desire to protect and make them the centerpiece around everything they do • Successful existing businesses driving new businesses

  7. Sidney, Nebraska • Keys to Sidney’s Success • Understand and use the comprehensive Main Street Approach to revitalization—Nationally Accredited Main Street Community • Utilize their historic assets for economic development • Strong public sector leadership and partnerships with the private sector to make things happen • Respect and resourcefulness (community organizations that are able to work together)

  8. Fremont, Nebraska • Oldest Main Street Community in Nebraska • Keys to Fremont’s Success • Understand and use the comprehensive Main Street Approach to revitalization—Nationally Accredited Main Street Community • Organization exclusively dedicated to downtown • Long-term commitment (time + money) • Strong leadership (people that really care and fight hard for downtown—they don’t sit back and expect someone else to do it) • People that use their heads and apply learned knowledge • Willingness to seek out the answers and use the resources afforded to them

  9. TO CONTACT:Heritage Nebraska | Nebraska Main Street Program J.L. Schmidt, Executive Director Heritage Nebraska (402) 323-7338 or jlschmidt@USA.net Elizabeth Chase, Director Nebraska Main Street (402) 323-7337 or echase@alltel.net

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