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Boston Main Streets
Building vibrant commercial districts
Created by Mayor Thomas M. Menino in 1995 as the first urban, multi-district Main Street program in the United States, Boston Main Streets is devoted to the continued revitalization of Boston's neighborhood commercial districts through design, technical, and financial support. Today, the nationally recognized program boasts 19 districts across Boston.  Read more...

 
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Mayor Celebrates 2009 BMS Annual Awards Night
On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Mayor Menino honored close to 40 community members for their contribution to Boston Main Streets...read more

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Visit a District - Learn about the 19 Boston Main Streets districts


Program Initiatives


Boston Main Streets Foundation - The nonprofit fiscal entity established to support the work of the individual Boston Main Streets districts.

Beyond Baked Beans: Discover Boston on Main Streets – Learn the ins and outs of Boston's 19 Main Streets districts with this handy guidebook. 

Employment - View Main Streets job opportunities


Other Resources

National Trust for Historic Preservation - The federal organization from which the Main Street model of commercial district revitalization was developed.

Reports and Data - Small business reports and program forms.

Program contact:
Steve Gilman, Director
Boston Main Streets
Office of Business Development
Department of Neighborhood Development
Phone: 617.635.0076
Email: sgilman.dnd@cityofboston.gov

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City Calendar
City Calendar See a listing of upcoming Boston Main Streets events.
Press Releases
Video And Multimedia
Video: Mayor Honors Boston Main Streets Volunteers
Date: June 19, 2010
Description: Mayor Menino honors 40 community members as "Volunteers of the Year" and "Business of the Year" at the 14th Annual Boston Main Streets Award Ceremony.
Video: Local Business Thrives in Hyde Jackson Square Main Street
Date: April 23, 2010
Description: OBD Deputy Director Rafael Carbonell interviews bridal shop owner Patrica Valenzuela about her family's experience in the Hyde Jackson Square Main Street area and operating her business, Sonia's Bridal.
Video: DND makes Hyde Jackson Square Shine for Annual Boston Shines Cleanup
Date: April 23, 2010
Description: On Friday, April 23, 2010, about 50 staff from the City's Department of Neighborhood Development participated in the annual Boston Shines neighborhood clean-up in Hyde Jackson Square..
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