Community Development

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A lively and revitalized small-town main street filled with diverse people enjoying shops and community spaces during golden hour.

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 bustling and revitalized Main Street at dusk, showcasing community engagement and public art, symbolizing successful urban renewal.

Main Street Revival

Sustainable Main Street Revival Hinges on Local Leadership.

Richmond was one of only 16 cities nationwide to receive a prestigious $25,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies grant for public art, triumphing over more than 200 applicants, according to Rva .

Kendra Baptiste·June 5, 2026