Background
Downtowns are traditionally the heart of a community – the social,
economic, and civic center. Many of our downtowns in Oregon are
“diamonds in the rough" that need a little polishing to sparkle once
again. Others are vibrant and want to maintain their competitive
advantage. Oregon Main Street helps communities wherever they are in
their downtown revitalization efforts. They provide support to
organizations who are ready to roll-up their sleeves; develop a vision
for how they want their downtown to look, feel, and function; and then
attract the people and financial resources to bring about the change
they want to see happen.
Oregon Main Street is a statewide
program implementing the Main Street Approach™ trademarked and managed
by Main Street America. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department holds an
annual agreement with Main Street America to be the official statewide
coordinating program.
Oregon Main Street provides training and
technical assistance to communities participating in the Main Street
Track of the Oregon Main Street Network and allows for access to the
Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant which funds building improvement
projects that spur economic development for all Network communities
(available once per biennium in odd years).
The proposed rule
will include parameters for participation in the Oregon Main Street
Network, describe how resources will be provided to participating
organizations and establish primary structure for management of and
participation in the Oregon Main Street Network. Currently, no OARs
exist for the program and the program is linked to a significant
statutorily created grant program.
OPRD will present the draft
rule to the Oregon Main Street Network at their July 2024 meeting to
help inform the language in rule.
Public Comment Period: Coming soon!
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