Revisions to the 10 Criteria annual report/performance standards are currently being developed by National Main Street Center/Main Street America™, the Coordinating Leadership Council, with discussion and review by Coordinating Programs at twice-annual meetings, and in regional conference phone calls nationwide.

Main Street revitalization benefits not only individual communities, but also has positive impact on the state’s economy.

In Texas, we have both Advisory (our city-based programs), and Governing (our non-profits) Main Street boards. From voting, non-voting, and ex-officio members of  a Main Street Advisory Board, here are some examples on a board makeup. 

2017 quarterly reporting is over, and here are the ‘Fiscal Year 2017’ reinvestment tallies showing the substantial impact of YOUR Main Street revitalization efforts in Texas.  

A query was posted on the National Main Street listserv back in July 2017, about “finding solutions for absentee building owners and vacant buildings.” MS Managers in Texas came forth with some of their solutions and answers.

Highlights from the 2017 Annual Main Street Now Conference, recently held in Pittsburgh, PA.

On the road with project design assistants, Sarah Blankenship and Marie Oehlerking-Read.

Great network examples of various funding sources, mainly Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) in some of our Main Street districts. 

Main Street board chairs had an opportunity to interact with their peers in other Texas Main Street cities in an April 4th conference call. 

The intent of the roundtable is to provide a forum to share ideas and tips.  Here's some of the roundtable discussions from the New Braunfels training.

Main Street Architect, Howard Langner dives into getting away from your desk to not do walking, but instead a creative form of walking.

On the road with State Coordinator, Debra Drescher to Kingsville and Levelland.

On the road with project design assistant, Sarah Blankenship on a recent family trip. See some of the bold, imaginative, or “out of the box” changes made to some historic downtown fabrics. 

Inspiration and philosophy from the 2015 Strong Towns lecture with Chuck Marohn.  

Wearing too many hats, and juggling a million balls. How can I do it all correctly and effectively?

National Main Street Center latest ‘soft’ roll out (beta launch) of the 'refreshed' Main Street Approach.