[OMS_MANAGERS] Transforming Downtown Application

[Sheri Stuart]

Oregon Main Street
Official Notice
Accepting Applications into Oregon Main Street's “Transforming Downtown”
Level 
 
Oregon Main Streetis now accepting applications from organizations
interested in receiving downtown revitalization assistance at its
“Transforming Downtown” designation level. Transforming Downtown is
for communities who are committed to downtown revitalization using the
Main Street Approach® but need technical assistance to take them to the
next level. The Oregon Main Street Network also includes “Performing
Main Street” and “Exploring Downtown” levels of participation.
Currently, there are 75 communities participating in the Network.
 
Successful applicants receive assistance to help revitalize the
economy, appearance, and image of their traditional business district.
Services vary from community to community, but generally include work
plan and committee development along with specialized training and
networking opportunities. 
 
Transforming Downtown level applications are available by calling Sheri
Stuart at 503.986.0679 or email at sheri.stuart at state.or.us.
 
Visit www.oregonheritage.org ( http://www.oregonheritage.org/ )for more
information on the Oregon Main Street Network, including eligibility and
designation criteria for all three levels of assistance. Transforming
Downtown level applications must be received by December 5, 2011.  
 
The effort is modeled on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s
Main Street Approach®, which has been used in more than 2,000 cities
nationwide to recapture business interest and vitality in downtown
areas.  This approach emphasizes four critical areas of downtown
revitalization: organization helps everyone work towards the same goals
and maximizes involvement of public and private leaders within the
community; promotion brings people back downtown by helping to attract
visitors, shoppers, and investors; design enhances a district’s
appearance and pedestrian amenities while preserving its historic
features; and economic restructuring stimulates business development and
helps strengthen the district’s economic base.
 
Sheri Stuart, Coordinator
Oregon Main Street
725 Summer St., Suite C
Salem, OR  97301
503.986.0679
http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/


 
 
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