[OMS_MANAGERS] FW: OMS Round-up - parking article

Fri Jan 26 09:02:35 PST 2024

For folks interested in the "parking debate" TGM is here to help.
Department of Land Conservation and Development : Parking Management : Transportation and Growth Management Program : State of Oregon<https://www.oregon.gov/LCD/TGM/Pages/parking.aspx>
Department of Land Conservation and Development : Parking Reform and Management : Transportation and Growth Management Program : State of Oregon<https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/TGM/Pages/Parking-Reform-and-Management.aspx>

There's one significant error in the Main Street America article (I couldn't figure out how to email the author). They write:

"In 2021<https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/car-ownership-statistics/>, 97.1 percent of families owned at least one car."

This is a transposing of numbers. In fact, the source they link to notes
*            "91.7% of households had at least one vehicle in 2021. 8.3% of households did not have a vehicle.[2]<https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/car-ownership-statistics/#american-community-survey>"
While the vast majority of households own a vehicle, it does not mean they drive it to access main streets. And in Oregon, about one in seven renting households (those most likely to be downtown) own zero vehicles.

The Census has data on your community here
Table B25044: Tenure by Vehicles Available - Census Reporter<https://censusreporter.org/tables/B25044/>

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Evan Manvel
Climate Mitigation Planner
Pronouns: He/Him
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
635 Capitol Street NE, Suite 150 | Salem, OR 97301-2540
Direct/Cell: 971-375-5979 | Main: 503-373-0050
evan.manvel at dlcd.oregon.gov<mailto:evan.manvel at dlcd.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/LCD<http://www.oregon.gov/LCD>

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> On Behalf Of STUART Sheri * OPRD
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:52 PM
To: Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>>
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up

OMS Board Institute:  For board members who are new to Main Street or current board members who would like a refresher, we have scheduled the introductory virtual Board Institute on March 7, 8 to 10 a.m. In this session, we cover:
*       Overview of the nationally recognized Main Street Approach(tm),
*        Introduction to the Oregon Main Street Network, and
*        Grounding in the legal duties of of board members and typical roles and responsibilities.
Registration is required After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvduquqzIpHd23PJpJD_TYpxOfckPLid-t

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Mornings on Main
Reminder: There isn't a MoM call this week as all Main Street Track communities and OMS staff will be at the Winter Main Street (virtual) meeting.
Recording: Here's a link to last week's MoM Third Thursday talk w/Joy Sears our building restoration specialist in case you missed the session or want to share the info. This link will be active through the end of the week so please download before then.
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/IOkYj0c_3x_4zohMUg3qNILmdmu8DHn6xOqvwbaf0q-1IbL-ZP5Hpi8g93lvvSZU.979LgeMWb8cIfcTP
Passcode: ZRS7!bV@

Main Street Business Insights Bonus Episodes: While Main Street America's prepares for season two of the Main Street Business Insights podcast, they are releasing three bonus episodes. Make sure to catch up on the first two episodes and keep an eye out for the final bonus episode coming later this month. Good resource to share with local businesses as well!  Listen here ><https://bit.ly/4aSTvI0>

Registration is Open for Main Street America's Main Street Now 2024 Conference: The 2024 Main Street Now Conference is coming to Birmingham, Alabama, May 6-8 - Register today and join fellow commercial district revitalization leaders from across the country for three days of insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and memorable experiences in Birmingham, "The Magic City." From downtowns in rural places to commercial corridors in cities, the Main Street Now Conference offers time-tested approaches, new techniques, and opportunities to exchange ideas designed to help your team address pressing issues impacting your community.
Interesting Reads/Resources:

  *   Article: Re-imagining Main Street Retail<https://www.paloaltoconsult.com/re-imagining-main-street-retail>, Palo Alto Partners - We've all seen the articles with blaring headlines about how "retail is dead." That doesn't match up with some of the experiences I have seen in our communities. This article shares strategies for retail success based on the innovation and resilience on main street - well worth the read.

  *   Article: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees<https://blueavocado.org/leadership-and-management/nonprofit-advisory-committees/>, Blue Avocado - An inclusive and engaged advisory committee lets your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed - potentially increasing the quality, reach, and overall impact of your nonprofit's work.

  *   Resource: Oregon Coast Resources for Black History Month, Oregon Coast Visitors Association - Black History Month is in February, and this year we worked with Oregon Black Pioneers to compile stories about Black History along the Oregon Coast into a social media guide. We invite you to explore this document for a series of posts that you can share on your own consumer channels. There is power in storytelling, and celebrating Black history along the coast is an important step towards creating equitable opportunities and welcoming spaces for historically marginalized peoples. Access the resource.<https://visittheoregoncoast.com/industry-news/oregon-coast-resources-for-black-history-month/>

In Case You Missed It from Main Street America:

  *   Main Street Businesses Show Deep Local Roots and Continued Confidence in the Fall 2023 Small Business Survey - Last year, the Main Street America Research Team asked for your help delivering the Fall 2023 Small Business Survey to your small businesses and you delivered. We heard from 651 respondents, including 547 business owners in 35 states and the District of Columbia. In this recent Main Spotlight, Senior Director of Research, Michael Powe, Ph.D., delves into the results of the survey and provides key takeaways for Main Street communities. From providing a snapshot of small business confidence to underlining the power of place, these findings offer meaningful insight into ways that the Main Street Movement can support thriving local economies. Read here ><https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2024/01/09/main-spotlight-main-street-businesses-show-deep-lo>

  *   Top 7 Blogs of 2023 - 2023 was a busy and exciting year for the Main Street Movement, and our blog posts were no exception. Leaders from across the network wrote about their exciting initiatives, powerful programs, and lessons learned. From the release of the Housing Guidebook to how-tos about volunteer programs, neon preservation, and downtown design, we invite you to check out these highlights from the past year. Read here ><https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2023/12/19/main-spotlight-top-7-blogs-of-2023?CommunityKey=c40a84d1-46b2-465c-985c-c08ed69081ab&mc_cid=fb0505307c>

  *   Understanding the Parking Debate - Marta Olmos, Associate Manager of Content and Communications at Main Street America, explored both sides of the parking debate and provided resources you can use to improve parking in your downtown. And Chris Wilson, Director at Bartlesville Redevelopment Trust Authority and Main Street America Board Member, offered a case study explaining how you can build a parking inventory to monitor and understand your district. Read here ><https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2023/12/06/main-spotlight-understanding-the-parking-debate?mc_cid=5fa89a8d48>

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Salem, Oregon 97301

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