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Congratulations to Louisiana's communities who earned Main Street America's top level of recognition—Accredited status!
Each of these programs has met 10 national performance standards showing their commitment to preservation-based…
This prestigious award is the nation’s top award recognizing communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.
The Main Street Approach in Action
Watch this video for an overview of the Main Street movement.
National Main Street Center
Main Street is a national movement that began in 1980 and has since taken root in more than 2,000 communities - a…
A Study of the Impacts of Louisiana Main Street
Main Street is economic development in the context of historic preservation. It celebrates community character and generates impressive economic returns. For example, every dollar invested in the…
Historic Downtown Bastrop, named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, features quaint shops and boutiques, art galleries and public art, and a wide variety of restaurants.
Year designated: 2000
Economic impact…
Broad Community Connections supports the revitalization of Broad Street as a vibrant, equitable, and inclusive community in New Orleans. Over 120 small businesses make up this diverse economic center.
Year designated: 2009
Economic impact
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Columbia Main Street offers diverse shopping experiences, delicious restaurants and bakeries, and great places to gather with family and friends. Be sure to stop at the authentic riverfront saloon on the Ouachita River.
Year designated: 1995…
Nestled in the heart of the Cajun Prairie, Crowley is the Rice Capital of America where you’ll find Southern Hospitality at its best. Whether you’re looking to explore antique shops, locally owned gift and hardware stores, fashion-forward…
Take a relaxing step back into a time where everything was laid back and stress-free. We invite you to stroll through Denham Springs Main Street and shop in over 25 shops, in a one-block area. Everything from antiques to boutiques, gift stores to…
The DeRidder Main Street Program is both funded and operated under the umbrella of the City of DeRidder. Patterned after the National Main Street Center, DeRidder's Main Street program is volunteer-driven, with the Main Street Manager working…