[OMS_MANAGERS] Getting ready to apply for the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

The time is now to begin working with your property owners to identify candidates for the upcoming Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant. We anticipate being able to open up the grant sometime early Winter after we complete the Rules Making process.

To stimulate your thoughts, we prepared a flyer that helps guide you through your process of determining if you are ready and if, so, what are good candidates. It is important to note that the designated local main street network member must be the applicant on behalf of the property owner.

And, make sure to send folks to the fall  workshop on building development - see below for registration info.

Building Revitalization: Formulating a Strategy Workshop - September 15, 1 to 5 pm & September 16, 8 to noon; Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial Street. The workshop is free but registration is required.
The purpose of the workshop is to help communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network learn how to work with business and property owners on major restoration and renovation projects. This workshop is strongly recommended for main street program staff and volunteers, as well as downtown business and property owners. This workshop is part of a series of trainings offered by Main Street this year to help communities get prepared to apply for the new Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant. Featured speakers include staff from the Preservation Program at Clatsop Community College and other special guests. Content includes:

  *   learning about historic commercial building styles;
  *   an introduction to the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation;
  *   how to gather resources to help with the design of the project (e.g., historic information   including historic use, alterations, photos),
  *   building codes (fire, life, safety, accessibility, energy);
  *   documenting existing conditions;
  *   exploring adaptive re-use opportunities;
  *   identifying funding sources;
  *   identifying project partners;
  *   developing a feasibility plan; and putting together the plan; and
  *   special preview of Restore Oregon's new Preservation Toolkit!
 Instructors: John Goodenberger, Lucien Swerdloff, Jay Raskin, Kevin Leahy, Alana Garner, Peggy Moretti
Suggested Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express: call 1.888.989.6222 and ask for a room in the Oregon Main Street Program room block. $105 until August 15th.

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