Community Revitalization

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Revitalizing our historic hometowns and Main Streets is not about nostalgia. It is about reinvesting in our older and historic neighborhoods. Preservation-based community development not only protects our heritage, but also is a viable alternative to sprawl that creates affordable housing, generates jobs, supports independent businesses, increases civic participation, and bolsters a community’s sense of place.

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Transforming Communities

Preservation brings affordable housing, jobs, tax revenue, and spirit of place to their communities. Meet nine preservation projects that are leading the way toward social, economic and environmental sustainability.

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American Brewery Building

Severs Block Building

The Preservation Trust of Spartanburg, Inc.

MacGillivray’s Building, LLC

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From greening their older buildings to making their business practices more eco-friendly, Main Street communities have every opportunity to become leaders in the nation's growing sustainability movement.

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2009 GAMSA Winners

Broadway - Green Bay, Wisconsin
This former fur trade capital was once sunk by 20th century factory filth. Broadway is once again a thriving commercial district where people of all ages and backgrounds can live, work, play and network.

El Dorado, Arkansas
With dozens of specialty shops, a busy nightlife and a live music venue that is the envy of the state, this oil-rich community offers a wealth of attractions for residents and vistors alike.

Federal Hill - Baltimore, Maryland
Once a thriving maritime and commercial center, Federal Hill's red brick architecture and unique shops have made it the "Hip Side of the Harbor".

Livermore, California
Downtown Livermore's local flavor--drawn from its many area farms, craftsmen and vineyards--give residents and tourists an abundance of reasons to visit this Wine Country hot spot.

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Rehoboth Beach's shops, festivals and restaurants have transformed the "Nation's Summer Capital" to a year 'round beach town that is not only a popular get-away for vacationers but a real place to call home.