Economic Growth

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Shoppers enjoying a lively downtown sidewalk sale with numerous local businesses participating and offering various products.

Main Street News

Downtown sidewalk sale boosts local businesses with 10+ participants

From January through June, downtown Colorado Springs restaurants and retail businesses collectively generated $198.

Vincent Moretti·September 6, 2026

A vibrant historic Main Street showcasing a harmonious blend of preserved architecture and modern, balanced development, symbolizing community progress.

Main Street News

Main Street's Future: Historic Buildings and Balanced Growth

In Cincinnati's Hyde Park Square, a development proposal threatens the 1915 Peebles Flats, a building continuously occupied by retail and apartments.

Samuel Reed·September 5, 2026

A lively downtown street at dusk, showcasing community engagement and economic activity with people enjoying the revitalized urban space.

Main Street News

District Live Initiative Launched to Drive Downtown Engagement and Growth

In Waterloo, Iowa, 17 distinct downtown projects have been completed since 2020, demonstrating a broad, multi-pronged approach to urban renewal that extends beyond single events, according to KCRG .

Vincent Moretti·June 5, 2026