Main Street Four Points: Design

Design supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual elements of downtown while capitalizing on the unique assets that set the commercial district apart. In this video, we provide an introductory overview of the guiding principles, tools and incentives, and day-to-day and future-focused considerations that propel the Main Street movement.

3 Simple Next Steps

Build Relationships — Engage and establish a working relationship with property owners, local leaders in charge of the district’s built environment, and your state historic preservation office and/or local historic preservation commission.
Survey Your District — Create a baseline physical environment survey or your district, documenting existing conditions and needs for building maintenance and repair, accessibility features, streetscapes, public spaces, and infrastructure.
Assemble Tools — Compile a library of design-focused tools, resources, and best practices that you can easily share with district stakeholders, positioning your Main Street program as the hub and connector for design-related inquiries.