What is Meant by Design?
Design supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual elements of downtown while capitalizing on the unique assets that set the commercial district apart
3 Simple Next Steps
1. Build Relationships — Engage and establish a working relationship with property owners, local leaders in charge of the district’s built environment, and your state historic preservation office and/or local historic preservation commission.
2.Survey Your District — Create a baseline physical environment survey or your district, documenting existing conditions and needs for building maintenance and repair, accessibility features, streetscapes, public spaces, and infrastructure.
3. Assemble Tools — Compile a library of design-focused tools, resources, and best practices that you can easily share with district stakeholders, positioning your Main Street program as the hub and connector for design-related inquiries.
