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Marion Joins Long List of Alabama Towns to Become A “Designated Main Street Community”

Marion, Alabama will soon be joining 20 other cities across the state in becoming a “Designated Main Street Community” concentrating on revitalizing their historic commercial districts

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What the UrbanMain program might mean for Alabama

Main Street Alabama has been an economic engine for the state since 2009, revitalizing downtown districts throughout the state. But a new national pilot program offered through the organization may bring hope to urban centers.

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Main Street Alabama announces newly Designated Community and launches urban program for 2017

BIRMINGHAM- Marion has been selected to join the ranks of 20 other cities across the state as a Designated Main Street Community concentrating on revitalizing their historic commercial districts. Through a rigorous five-month application process the community has proven consensus, capacity and the community engagement necessary to launch and sustain a Main Street program.For Immediate Release - June 1, 2017

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al.com- Business News Main Street Alabama selects new city, launches urban concept

BY WILLIAM THORNTON wthornton@al.com Main Street Alabama has selected Marion as its newest Designated Main Street community for commercial revitalization of its historic district.

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Missouri Preservation conference focuses on revitalizing historic Main Streets

HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Downtown Main Streets are an important component of any historic downtown, and the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation conference guests and speakers are well aware of it.

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