The Business Nearby

Urban Planning

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Diverse community members actively participating in a lively downtown revitalization event in Goldsboro, North Carolina, showcasing successful local engagement.
Main Street Revival

Community engagement is key to local revitalization success in 2026.

Downtown Goldsboro recently earned Main Street America Accreditation status for 2026, joining just 48 other communities in North Carolina to achieve this rigorous designation, according to Goldsboro D

Kendra Baptiste·June 21, 2026
Diverse community members discuss revitalization plans on a Main Street, with some storefronts showing signs of economic struggle.
Main Street Revival

Community surveys could stall Main Street revitalization, but input is still vital.

In Anytown, USA, a $5 million Main Street revitalization project, shaped by 80% resident feedback, resulted in new benches and planters.

Kendra Baptiste·June 17, 2026
A lively and revitalized small-town main street filled with diverse people enjoying shops and community spaces during golden hour.
Main Street Revival

How do community-led main street revitalization strategies work?

In Texas, researchers surveyed 5,487 residents across 85 diverse communities, from rural towns to large urban centers, to understand what truly drives their preferences for local development projects.

Kendra Baptiste·June 8, 2026
A vibrant and revitalized Main Street in Bellaire, showcasing a mix of historic charm and modern development, bustling with community activity.
Main Street Revival

Main Street Revival: Immediate Action, Long-Term Investment

In Bellaire, a staggering 42% of properties have built improvements valued less than the land they sit on.

Kendra Baptiste·June 6, 2026