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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...
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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Boston Main Streets Celebrates With Annual Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, June 11, 2009, Mayor Menino hosted the annual Boston Main Streets Awards ceremony, at which volunteers and businesses are celebrated for their contribution to the City's small business districts over the last year. Read more... View Annual Awards program
Visit a District - Learn about the 19 Boston Main Streets districts
Program Initiatives
- Boston Community Change
- Dining on Main Streets
- Elder Friendly Main Streets
- Healthy Main Streets
- Holidays on Main Streets
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.
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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