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David Mathews Center for Civic Life: Civic Dispatch: Main Street Marion

JOIP intern Shana Oshinskie reflects on her home for the summer, Marion, its new status as a Main Street Alabama community, and what that means for the future of its citizens. Part of a series of thought pieces from our interns embedded in communities across Alabama.

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This is Alabama features Main Street Alabama

This Is Alabama celebrates Alabama's amazing people, places and culture through stories, photos and videos. Main Street Alabama is revitalizing downtowns -- and creating opportunities

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Video: City of Marion joins Main Street Revitalization Plan

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Marion Joins Long List of Alabama Towns to Become A “Designated Main Street Community”

Marion, Alabama will soon be joining 20 other cities across the state in becoming a “Designated Main Street Community” concentrating on revitalizing their historic commercial districts

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What the UrbanMain program might mean for Alabama

Main Street Alabama has been an economic engine for the state since 2009, revitalizing downtown districts throughout the state. But a new national pilot program offered through the organization may bring hope to urban centers.

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