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<br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br /> <br />Main Street Program <br /> <br />iL.t florte <br />JIlain street <br />~ssociation <br /> <br />.......... ""'t!"'M'M <br />--.... <br /> <br />Texas l\'Iain Street Program Overview <br /> <br />The Texas Main Street Program, part of the Texas Historical Commission's (THC) <br />Community Heritage Development Division, helps Texas cities revitalize their historic <br />downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts by utilizing preservation and <br />economic development strategies. <br /> <br />The Texas Main Street Program is among the most successful downtown revitalization <br />programs in the nation, and has assisted more than 130 Texas cities through the program. <br />The program has resulted in the private reinvestment of more than $860 million in Texas <br />downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts, the creation of more than 18,200 jobs <br />and the establishments of more than 4,600 new businesses. <br /> <br />. . <br />Program Benefits and Requirements <br />Each year the'Texas Historical Commission selects up to five Texas cities and urban <br />areas as official Texas Main Street cities. ' Selected communities are eligible to receive a <br />range of services. . <br /> <br />2004 Selected Cities <br />Grand Saline . <br />McKinney <br />Pecos <br />Pharr <br /> <br />2003 Selected Cities <br />Clarksville <br />Llano <br />Luting <br />. Van Horn <br />Winnsboro <br /> <br />Requirements <br />Texas cities with historic commercial buildings' in their downtowns and neighborhood <br />business districts may apply for Main Street designation. <br /> <br />Cities with population up to 50,000 must agree to hire a full-time Main Street Manager <br />for 3 years and provide funding for the local program. <br /> <br />Cities that complete the three-year program may enter the Graduate Program and <br />continue to participate in the Main Street network. <br />