Since 1980, the National Main Street Center has been working with communities across the nation to revitalize their historic or traditional commercial areas. Based in historic preservation, the Main Street approach was developed to save historic commercial architecture and the fabric of American communities' built environment, but has become a powerful economic development tool as well. |
Main Street Arkansas is a program of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. |
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WHAT IS MAIN STREET WEST MEMPHIS?
It is a national program designed to restore the downtown area as a viable marketplace and the center of community activity. It is successful because it is a program which builds on the downtown's total image; therefore, the approach is an incremental one that utilizes four elements:
• Design
• Organization/Membership
• Promotion
• Economic Restructuring
CLICK HERE for more information on the Four Point Approach.
The Main Street District
Main Street West Memphis’s designated Broadway District is Broadway, Rhodes Street east to 14th Street.
Main Street West Memphis Incentives
Main Street West Memphis provides several incentive programs to encourage downtown revitalization and improvements in the designated Main Street District.
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“Preserve America Communities demonstrate that they are committed to preserving America’s heritage while ensuring a future filled with opportunities for learning and enjoyment,”
Statement by
Former First Lady Laura Bush Memphis, Arkansas a Preserve
America Community
Preserve America is an Administration initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage. Detailed information on all aspects of this initiative can be found at www.preserveamerica.gov. |
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