The Network

Join other Network communities as they begin their revitalization efforts.

Network Members

Arab, Ashland, Attalla, Boaz, Brewton, Dadeville, Dothan, Eclectic, Fairhope, Fayette, Five Points South-Birmingham, Geneva, Greenville, Guin, Haleyville, Irondale, Jacksonville, Lanett, Lineville, Livingston, Luverne, Ozark, Phenix City, Pickensville, Piedmont, Prattville, Ranburne, Roanoke, Samson, Sylacauga, Tallasee, Tuscumbia, Tuskegee, York

What is the Network?

The Network is an introductory level for communities that care about their historic downtown or neighborhood commercial district and are interested in learning more about the Main Street Approach®. Communities at this level will receive assistance from Main Street Alabama in organizing a public-private partnership to share their desire for an improved district and initiate necessary conversations. Interested communities may apply in February or August by completing a brief application form linked below.

NOTE: Network Communities are not Designated Main Street organizations and are not eligible to use the Main Street brand. Main Street America has trademarked the Main Street brand, and a community MUST be designated by the State Main Street program to use the brand.

What is Required?

City/Organization will provide a consistent point of contact for communication with Main Street Alabama.
City/Organization will send a community representative to at least two Main Street Alabama training opportunities annually. Each year, we host two webinars, two face-to-face full-day workshops, and a statewide annual conference.
City/Organization will commit time to learn about the Main Street Approach®.
As requested, the City/Organization will submit a brief annual report outlining the activities undertaken and the volunteer hours dedicated to them.
Submit annual payment of $600.

What are the Benefits?

Main Street Alabama will provide an on-site presentation to introduce the Main Street Approach® to local leaders and stakeholders. Following the visit, a customized report will be provided outlining steps the community can take to support downtown revitalization.
Notification of all statewide Main Street Alabama webinars, workshops, and conferences, along with discount registration codes when applicable.
Quarterly Network only Zoom calls and newsletters outlining reminders, examples, and best practices.
The City/Organization will have access to Main Street Alabama staff as a resource.
If the City/Organization chooses to pursue Designation, Main Street Alabama will answer questions regarding the application.
Recognition as a Network Community on the Main Street Alabama website.

Apply to be a Network Community

**Applications are accepted in February and August**

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Quick Facts

Main Streets are prominent employment centers.

Property investment in Main Street districts generates millions in taxes for state and local governments.

Alabama has 34 Designated Main Street Alabama communities.

Main Street builds on the authentic history, culture, and attributes of specific places, to bring sustainable change.

Our Main Streets tell us who we are and how the past has shaped us.

Main Street is a unique preservation based economic development program.

Our Main Streets are places of shared memory where people still come together to live, work and play.

The Main Street Approach is an important economic development tool for historic preservation in Alabama.

Main Street is a powerful network of linked communities.

From 2014-2023, Main Street Alabama communities reported a cumulative total of 4,530 net new jobs.

Main Street Alabama is a non-profit organization which stresses public-private partnerships, community engagement, and strategies that create jobs, spark investment, attract visitors, and spur growth.

From 2014-2023, over $1 billion in public and private money was invested in Alabama's Main Street districts.

Main Streets help keep profits in town.

For every dollar Alabama puts into the Main Street program, $13.36 is paid back to state coffers in sales taxes.

Main Street is a proven strategy for revitalization.

There are 32 Network Main Street Alabama communities in the state.

Main Street Alabama was launched in 2013.