A Movement of Community Changemakers

Two community members in Emporia Kansas pose with a sign saying "I'm a Main Streeter" — Emporia, Kansas © Emporia Main Street

Made up of small towns, mid-sized communities, and urban commercial districts, the thousands of organizations, individuals, volunteers, and local leaders that make up Main Street America™ represent the broad diversity that makes this country so unique.

Leading Together

What sets Main Street America™ apart is our powerful network: the unique combination of grassroots dedication to comprehensively improving quality of life at the local level, integral support and expertise provided by Coordinating Programs at the city, county, and state level, and leadership and support from Main Street America.

A Grassroots Network

Coordinating Programs

Organized at the state, county, and city level, Coordinating Programs provide integral support and training to Main Street communities.

Milan Main Street leaders standing on Main Street with MSA staff. — Milan, Michigan © Main Street America

Main Street Communities

Main Street programs lead local efforts across the country to strengthen communities through place-based economic development.

Community members celebrating in Brunswick, Georgia. — Brunswick, Georgia © Tamara Gibson Photography

Collective Impact

The Main Street Movement has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation.

A sunny day at Batavia's farmers market. — Batavia, Illinois © Batavia Main Street

Awards & Recognition

Main Street America’s signature awards programs recognize and celebrate Main Street programs and leaders.

People gather and vendor booths are set-up in a plaza for spring bazaar event. — Metuchen, New Jersey © Lauren Beischer

Community Evaluation Framework

The Main Street America Community Evaluation Framework outlines what it means to be a highly successful Main Street program and sets a path for growth and development.

Community members sitting at a Main Street meeting in Carlsbad, California. — Carlsbad, California © Carlsbad Village Association

Join the Movement

Main Street America members are the lifeblood of the Main Street movement. Join this powerful network to gain access to valuable information and resources that make your job easier, and connect with peers in the commercial district revitalization field.

A group of people crossing the street in Ferndale, Michigan — Ferndale, Michigan © Downtown Ferndale

Large sculpture consisting of three metal bands rising from the ground (left) and curving around a replica of a "Tulsa Route 66" sign (center). The sculpture is located in an open grassy area and is illuminated by ground lights. — Route 66 Rising Sculpture. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography

Main Street Now 2026

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Join local leaders and experts in commercial district stewardship from across the country for three days of learning, exploring, and connecting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 13 – 15! From inspiring plenaries to interactive activities, find time-tested approaches, new techniques, and opportunities to exchange ideas designed to help your team address pressing issues impacting your community.