Affiliated with the National Main Street Center, Kansas Main Street provides technical and financial assistance to designated local Main Street programs. Together, KDDA and Kansas Main Street offer an opportunity for training on downtown revitalization issues to any Kansas community through a “Partnership City” membership in KDDA.
Through our training efforts we have helped community leaders learn how to deal effectively with issues affecting their local downtowns. Whether you are a city that is experienced in downtown redevelopment or just beginning to think about downtown revitalization efforts, KDDA has just what you are looking for in terms of support, networking, and learning experiences. Give us a try.
Why Downtown Development?
Downtown embodies your community’s past and hope
for the future.
A vital, healthy downtown core:
- Reflects community
prosperity and pride
- Represents a significant
portion of the community’s
tax base
- Offers convenience and service
- Reduces sprawl by
concentrating retail in one area and uses community
resources wisely
- Protects property values in surrounding
residential neighborhoods
- Is a prominent employment
center
The traditional downtown district is an ideal location
for independent businesses, which in turn:
- Keep profits
in town
- Supports other local businesses and services
- Supports
local family-owned businesses
- Supports local community
projects, schools
- Provides a diverse economic foundation
The central business district
provides an important civic and social forum:
- Parades,
special events, and celebrations
- Reinforce intangible
sense of community
- A traditional downtown district
is often a major tourist attraction for travelers
and shoppers
wanting unique
experiences.
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