Evolution of a Main Street
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The document discusses the evolution of downtown development in Staunton, Virginia from 1994 to the present. It began with festivals and events to drive traffic and create awareness. Over time, the focus shifted to economic restructuring programs like encouraging extended business hours and providing tools to businesses. Current programs aim to build community loyalty, create partnerships, and educate consumers on the value of shopping locally.
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The document provides guidance on effective promotions for downtown districts. It discusses the role of promotions committees in defining their market, identifying assets, and creating communication strategies. It also covers developing event calendars, including retail-driven, image-building, and signature events. Additional topics include sponsorship, fundraising, business engagement, evaluations, and co-op advertising opportunities like print, radio, and direct mail. The overall aim is to promote the downtown area through strategic planning and multi-channel promotions.Tif original 2011 final council presentation
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The document discusses the history and evolution of downtown Ferndale from the 1920s to present day. It summarizes the decline in the 1970s-1990s and subsequent revitalization efforts beginning in 2001 through programs like the National Trust Main Street Center. Statistics show $57.5 million reinvested since 2000, reduced vacancy rates, and job and property value growth. The document outlines the DDA's role and impact through business assistance, physical improvements, promotions, and community building. It proposes amendments to the development plan including projects around development, streetscapes, and traffic/parking to continue revitalizing downtown Ferndale.Great Streets
Great StreetsZaki Mustafa
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This document discusses initiatives to develop streets that are people-centric and accommodate multiple transportation modes. It outlines the history of the "Great Streets" movement, which began with the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street Project in 1977 and has since inspired various Great Streets programs across the US. These programs aim to define characteristics of vibrant streets that enhance communities and public spaces. The document also summarizes the launch of the City of Los Angeles' Great Streets Initiative in 2013 and its goals of improving neighborhoods, mobility, and sustainability.A Thriving Downtown: Downtown Bloomington, Inc.
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The document outlines the downtown revitalization efforts in Bloomington, initiated in 1979, focusing on public and private partnerships to enhance the area. Key highlights include the establishment of Downtown Bloomington Inc., a nonprofit aimed at improving business and community involvement, and various initiatives for economic restructuring, design, and promotion of local events. Ongoing development and investment efforts aim to create a vibrant community hub by 2020, prioritizing marketing, advocacy, and sustainable practices.Community Marketing Building And Sustaining A Presence
Community Marketing Building And Sustaining A Presencegcecs2009
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This document discusses using branding, placemaking, and wayfinding as tools for economic growth in communities. It provides case studies of how these were used in Shaker Square (small community), University Circle (large/urban community), and Gordon Square (medium community). For each case, it outlines the theme used and resulting economic impacts such as increased occupancy, jobs, and development. It also discusses strategies for community marketing and public relations, including reaching media outlets, using newsletters and social media, garnering recognition, and sustaining development through the internet.CMS Info Presentation 09
CMS Info Presentation 09Kara Edie
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Crawfordsville Main Street is a non-profit organization that works to revitalize downtown Crawfordsville through economic development and historic preservation initiatives using a four-point approach. Since starting in 1999, it has contributed to over $38 million in downtown investments and seen successes like building rehabilitations, events, and grants that have brought visitors and business downtown. Ongoing challenges include funding, economic conditions, community support, and volunteer recruitment.Real Estate Development and Reuse (part 1), TN Basic Economic Development Cou...
Real Estate Development and Reuse (part 1), TN Basic Economic Development Cou...University of Tennessee-Center for Industrial Services-Economic Development
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Evolution of a Main Street
- 1. Evolution of a Main Street Julie Markowitz Executive Director Staunton Downtown Development Association
- 2. Main Street Program established 1994
- 3. THE STAUNTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION IS A NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED TO ENHANCE DOWNTOWN STAUNTONS ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AS A CENTER OF COMMERCE WHILE MAINTAINING THE CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY OF THE CITYS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT.
- 4. The Evolution From Events & Festivals to Economic Restructuring Programs
- 5. Drive Traffic & Create Awareness Hop Along the Bunny Trail Annual Easter Event
- 6. Enliven Areas with Low Tenancy Chalk Art Event
- 7. Community Traditions Christmas Parade
- 8. Evolution for Sustainable Development What Is A Program?
- 9. Enable Healthy Business Practices Extended Hours Program
- 10. Individual Business Focus Providing Tools & Opportunities Extended Hours Program
- 11. Business Retention & Education Social Networking Seminar
- 12. Creating Community Partnerships Friday Night Street Entertainment
- 13. Utilizing Local Resources to Support Extended Hours Friday Night Street Entertainment
- 14. Building Community Loyalty Downtown Gift Card
- 15. Educating the Consumer Buy Locally
Editor's Notes
- #4: Est. 1994 Successful public-private partnership that has created 300 businesses, 997 jobs, $50 million in private investment and $31 million in public investment (Street Shot)
- #5: Events and promotions fill an important need for Downtown.
- #6: Event provide family entertainment and drive traffic.
- #7: They can serve to energize and streetscape with empty storefronts.
- #8: The respect and uphold community traditions and culture associated with Downtown.
- #9: Long term, (three weeks or more) programs that create customer or merchant loyalty, inspire shoppers or merchants to participate over a long period of time with sustainable, quantifiable and positive results.
- #10: Programs build on all of the positive elements of events and address challenges in the marketplace by enabling and supporting change. X Hours incentivizes evening shopping hours, enables merchant participation through advertising and supporting events and activities and educates the community to change perception and habits.
- #11: Main Street engages stakeholders in long range goal setting and strategies for increased performance, program improvements and adjustments. Programs engage businesses directly and promote them individually.
- #12: Business education is an essential element for optimum results. Featured internet promotional opportunities: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube.
- #13: We partner with arts, performance and cultural organizations to provides inexpensive resources and to enrich the community experience with a variety of activities. Minds Wide Open Art Exhibit fills vacant storefront windows with compelling exhibits that highlight local non-profits and provdes street activity.
- #14: St. Entertainment engages performers and artists to perform on the sidewalk and in parking areas around Downtown 6-9 PM increasing traffic to support stores opening late.
- #15: The Gift Card is accepted at Downtown businesses. Denominations of $10, $20 and $50. No fees for the consumer or the merchant and has an 80% redemption rate. It acts as our local currency.
- #16: Educating the consumer about shopping locally at independent businesses through Buy Locally campaigns and individual business focused programs. Meet Me Downtown Campaign that focused on the merchants with a $5000 Gift Card Giveaway. We use a cooperative radio advertising utilizing the 3/50 information. (68 cents of each $1 spent goes back into the community.)