Tools & Strategies
The Main Street Approach™ offers a proven track record for downtown revitalization. We are part of a powerful network of 1,200+ communities nationwide, led by Main Street America. This network offers many resources for local communities.
We've collected them here.
A Comprehensive Guide to Community Transformation
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Community Engagement for Main Street Transformation
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Revitalizing Main Street
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Handbooks
Dealing with Vacant Properties
How Can Municipalities Confront The Vacant Property Challenge
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Dealing With Abandoned & Dilapidated Buildings
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Vacant Properties - The True Costs To Communities
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Vacancy Busting: A Step by Step Guide by Jeff Siegler
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Tax Credits
Making Historic Tax Credit Projects Work In Small Towns
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Louisiana Division Of Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
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The Historic Tax Credit: Building The Future In Louisiana
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Organizing and Managing your Main Street Program
Sample Bylaws for a Local Main Street Program
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Customizable Main Street Volunteer Handbook
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Developing a Main Street Work Plan
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Louisiana Main Street Downtown Design Guidelines
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Conflict of Interest and Main Street Programs
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Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law
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Open Meetings Law changes, effective 08-01-14
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Charitable Contributions – Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements from the IRS
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National Trust Insurance Services LLC – insurance solutions for Main Street
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Statewide and National Resources
National Trust for Historic Preservation: City-Scale Preservation
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Louisiana Cultural Districts
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LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program
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LED Louisiana Community Network
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Louisiana Main Street Architectural ABC’s Coloring Book
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