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Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development
Mission: Main Street America leads an inclusive, impact-driven movement dedicated to reenergizing and strengthening older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through place-based economic development and community preservation.
Programs: Main Street America (MSA) leads a collaborative movement that advances shared prosperity, creates resilient economies, and improves quality of life through place-based economic development and community preservation in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country. Since its inception, MSA’s approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation, generating over $95 billion in reinvestments in downtown areas. Main Street America is dedicated to supporting communities across the nation through our signature Main Street Approach™ and comprehensive programming. Our highly collaborative team works across a broad range of disciplines including economic development, historic preservation, urban planning, finance, and public affairs. We have a proven track record in helping a diverse range of communities through direct technical assistance, advocacy support, research tools, professional development programs, thought leadership, and capacity-building programs.