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Main Street programs help create active places designed for people

Downtown districts are the heartbeat of any city. Many are the "jewel in the crown" of the city. I am most proud of the downtown districts in our Member cities. They are vibrant, active and demonstrate the important aspects of community spirit and community integrity.

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Dana Hickman named Executive Director of Spirit of Athens

Coming to The Square with her grandparents is one of Dana Hickman’s first memories.

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Gulf Coast cities are seeing a rebirth of urban cores, a change from the past

Gulf Coast Reporters League Business Quarterly finds Gulf Coast cities are seeing a rebirth of urban cores, a change from the past- pp 20-36

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Spirit of Athens seeks Director

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Main Street Alabama selected for pilot program by The National Main Street Center and Project for Public Spaces

Chicago - The National Main Street Center, Inc. (NMSC) and Project for Public Spaces (PPS) are launching Cultivating Place in Main Street Communities, a series of intensive trainings designed to strengthen and expand Main Street’s capacity for implementing Placemaking strategies and public space improvements.

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