Raise your hand if your dogs are taking over your downtown! 🐕 🐩 Many dog owners enjoy bringing their furry friends everywhere, including their local Main Streets. We gathered 7 examples of fun initiatives to engage and appreciate your canine companions. bit.ly/3z4NnhG

"When you actually have cones laid out for people to see it with their own eyes and pedal it with their own legs — it really makes a big difference." Learn how to make a pop-up bike lane during your next downtown event: usa.streetsblog.org/2024/08/27/how…

It has been a busy summer on the Main Street blog! As you prepare for fall, we invite you to enjoy some end-of-summer reading with this collection of some of the best blogs from June, July, and August 🌞 😎 mainstreet.org/the-latest/new…

The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program is now accepting applications! This program helps communities identify strategies to grow their outdoor recreation economy and revitalize their Main Streets. Apply by Oct 16. epa.gov/smartgrowth/re…

Can a beautiful work of art also make your streets safer? Fields Corner Main Street recently unveiled their new asphalt mural, created with data-driven methods to both improve district design and increase crosswalk safety. mainstreet.org/the-latest/new…

Raise your hand if your dogs are taking over your downtown! 🐕 🐩 Many dog owners enjoy bringing their furry friends everywhere, including their local Main Streets. We gathered 7 examples of fun initiatives to engage and appreciate your canine companions. bit.ly/3z4NnhG

"We contend that nearly every area of our public realm could potentially be public space." bit.ly/3ZbZrZ1

Don't miss your chance to apply for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program! This program provides grants of up to $50,000 to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities! Apply by Sep 30 > bit.ly/4e7yTwm

It has been a busy summer on the Main Street blog! As you prepare for fall, we invite you to enjoy some end-of-summer reading with this collection of some of the best blogs from June, July, and August 🌞 😎 mainstreet.org/the-latest/new…

"Six weight classes ensure that every dog, from the tiniest terrier to the mightiest mastiff, has a chance to shine." From keg pulls to dog mayors, here are seven communities creating dog-friendly downtowns 🐕 🐩 bit.ly/3z4NnhG

Can a beautiful work of art also make your streets safer? Fields Corner Main Street recently unveiled their new asphalt mural, created with data-driven methods to both improve district design and increase crosswalk safety. mainstreet.org/the-latest/new…

Don't miss your chance to apply for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program! This program provides grants of up to $50,000 to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities! Apply by Sep 30 > bit.ly/4e7yTwm

Dogs are taking over our downtowns! Many dog owners enjoy bringing their furry friends everywhere, including their local Main Streets. We gathered 7 examples of fun initiatives to engage and appreciate your canine companions 🐕 🐩 bit.ly/3z4NnhG

Every Main Street has been uniquely shaped by generations of people and their cultures, histories, and preferences. Distinctive architecture, local flavors, compelling stories, quirky events. What unique qualities stand out on your Main Street?

We are proud to announce the Main Street Disaster and Resilience Toolkit. Created in partnership with Preservation NPS and others, this resources will help leaders understand local risks, mitigate their impacts, and respond to events as they occur. bit.ly/3Xjm2k6

Don't miss your chance to apply for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program! This program provides grants of up to $50,000 to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities! Apply by Sep 30 > bit.ly/4e7yTwm

Small business owners: Ready to boost your business online? Join us for our next Small Biz Digital Trainers Workshop, "Managing Your Online Presence & Developing a Marketing Plan," on September 19, 2024, at 4 p.m. ET. Register now: bit.ly/3XExDf2

Can a beautiful work of art also make your streets safer? Fields Corner Main Street recently unveiled their new asphalt mural, created with data-driven methods to both improve district design and increase crosswalk safety. mainstreet.org/the-latest/new…

68% of designated Main Street districts are identified as climate vulnerable. The Main Street Disaster and Resilience Toolkit provides resources to help leaders understand local risks, mitigate their impacts, and respond to events as they occur. bit.ly/3Xjm2k6