Arizona Main Street

The Main Street Four-Point Approach is a proven methodology used to revitalize traditional commercial districts. Developed by the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Main Street is based on a comprehensive strategy of work, tailored to meet local needs and opportunities. Local staff and volunteers work to implement projects that create economic sustainability and community pride to improve the local quality of life within rural Arizona.

The Arizona Main Street receives $130,000 annually from the Arizona Lottery - Commerce and Economic Development Commission (CEDC) proceeds to provide the following services:

Techincal Assistance Organizational Planning and Board Development Grant Funding Business Resource Materials Workshops, Training and Conferences Click here for a list of the current Arizona Main Street communities with contact information.

MAIN STREET AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

NEW! The Arizona Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Main Street Awards presented at the Governor’s Rural and Regional Development Conference. It will be held September 24-26 at the Carefree Resort. The communities of Carefree and Cave Creek are our hosts.

The purpose of the Awards is to recognize those outstanding projects, activities and individuals in Arizona’s Main Street communities. Nominations are for activities/projects that have been completed between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2008.

Click here for nominations (PDF)
Click here for calendar of events (PDF)

National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center

The National Main Street Center is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Two decades ago, the Center created the Main Street Approach to commercial district revitalization. Today, it advocates the use of this approach for communities to revitalize their traditional commercial areas, using historic preservation and grass roots-based economic development. It serves as the nation’s clearinghouse for information, technical assistance, research and advocacy on preservation-based commercial district revitalization.