The Plan for the Revitalization of Main Street is a dynamic blueprint for the rebirth of the Main Street area. The Plan includes a grassroots Ten-Year Community Plan, with a full accountability schedule, prepared by Center City Neighborhood Development Corporation and the Main Street Business & Professional Association.

In the spring of 1999, residents and business people embarked on an existing and meaningful process to develop a plan for Main Street. Surveys were mailed to more than 3,000 residents in Western New York. More than 130 people attended five community forums to articulate their ideas - their vision for Main Street. Hundreds of ideas were gathered and recorded into a workable document.

From the ideas presented, categories emerged and a plan began to take shape. The Strategic Planning Committee for the Main Street Business & Professional Association worked with representatives from Center City Neighborhood Development Corporation to compile and analyze the data and to develop an accountability schedule. Each activity is designed to implement seven key goals:

§ Increase Commercial Development
§ Create Economic Opportunities
§ Incorporate History
§ Celebrate Architecture
§ Ensure Cultural Diversity
§ Enhance the Quality of Life
§ Improve the Surrounding Neighborhoods

Using the Ten-Year Community Plan, the Parsons Transportation Group and Allee, King, Rosen & Fleming conducted interviews and analyzed data resulting in a streetscape plan, a thorough market study, and recommended strategies.

The final Plan for the Revitalization of Main Street won top honors at the Western New York sector of the American Planning Association and went on to win similar honors at the New York State level from the A.P.A..

An Award Winning Plan for Main Street • Public Improvements on Main Street

Grants & Loans • Partnerships and Linkages • Main Street History & Architecture