The Oregon Main Street Program recently announced the designation of 10 additional Oregon communities for their successful efforts to revitalize their downtown commercial districts.
The cities of Corvallis, McMinnville, and Salem were selected as 2009's designated Oregon Main Street programs. The cities of Bandon, Dayton, Hillsboro, Klamath Falls, Medford, Philomath and Portland's St. John's Town Center have also been selected for inclusion in the Transforming Downtown Program. The selection represents both state and national recognition of efforts to revitalize traditional downtown commercial districts using the Main Street Approach.
Currently, there are 60 cities and communities in Oregon participating in one of the three programs coordinated by Oregon Main Street and Clackamas County Main Street programs. Beginning last year, these communities participated in regional training workshops and were assisted in starting, organizing, and planning their local program.
Technical assistance has been provided for historic surveys, community assessments, resource team visits, market analysis, and architectural design.
Contact Gary Van Huffel at 503.986.0134 or click here for more information about the Oregon Main Street Program