[OMS_MANAGERS] National Main Streets Conference Wrap-up

[Kelly Haverkate]

Thanks for recapping those important points!. May I use some of the ideas on
our website or facebook page?
Kelly
On May 31, 2011 10:45 AM, "Sheri Stuart" <sheri.stuart at state.or.us> wrote:
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> “The future belongs to Main Streets. Let’s get ready for it.” Edward
> McMahon of Urban Land Institute delivered this rousing call to arms to
> the 1200+ crowd of devoted Main Streeters at the Opening Plenary at the
> National Main Streets Conference last week in Des Moines, Iowa.
> According to Ed McMahon, strip centers and urban sprawl are becoming
> “retail for the last century.” Shifting demographics, evolving
> technology, economic pressures, and new social mores are leading to
> greater focus on mixed-use development, city centers, and — of course —
> Main Streets. McMahon shared a number of interesting concepts during his
> presentation:
> We’re at a bright line moment in history. The sustainability revolution
> is the new industrial revolution.
> Historic preservation & Main Street are at the heart of sustainability.
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> Sense of place makes our physical surroundings worth caring about.
> The biggest development opportunity of the next 50 years will be
> converting dead strip commercial centers into walkable mixed use
> centers.
> The ‘placemaking dividend’ is about creating a place where people want
> to stay, spend money, and come back.
> Watch the full plenary recording and enjoy McMahon’s energetic and
> hopeful outlook for the next era of placemaking.
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> In addition, Main Street director Doug Loescher shared the six key
> themes from the 2011 State of Main Street Report:
> Main St. communities are holding steady. Despite lower investment, they
> enjoy good economic health.
> Mom & pop shops are still struggling. Business development helps bottom
> lines, but not necessarily job growth.
> A lot of the entrepreneurs are from out of town (and even pop up
> overnight).
> Think “Hot Green.” Sustainability/smart growth/green issues continue to
> mature.
> Government funding changes/cuts are affecting Main Streets all around
> the country.
> The public has a growing interest in the Main Street cause, in large
> part due to higher visibility in news & communities.
> Note: Above was excerpted from the National Main Street website. Below
> is a link to a video of the Opening Plenary Session.
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http://www.preservationnation.org/main-street/training/conference/2011-des-moines/virtual-attendee/
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> Congratulations to four of our Oregon Main Street communities who
> received National Accreditation for their efforts in 2010:
> Albany
> Corvalls
> McMinnville
> Oregon City
> Plus, Joan Wessell, director of the Corvallis Downtown Association, was
> one of the 17 people acknowledged nationwide for her 20 years plus as a
> main street manager.
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> Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
> Oregon Main Street
> 725 Summer St., Suite C
> Salem, OR 97301
> 503.986.0679
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http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/
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