Record #:

5558

Author(s):

Swink, Rodney L.

Abstract:

Main Street is one of the most successful community-based programs to focus on downtown decline. The first cities chosen for the program in 1981 were New Bern, Salisbury, Shelby, Tarboro, and Washington.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 21 Issue 2, 1996, p24-29, bibl

Subject(s):

Central business districts; Urban renewal--Citizen participation

Record #:

18847

Author(s):

Swink, Rodney L.

Abstract:

Since 1980, the North Carolina Main Street Program has been working with selected cities to bring new life to their downtowns. Focusing on revitalization within the context of historic preservation, the program has demonstrated over the years the effectiveness of such an approach in the state.

Source:

North Carolina Preservation (NoCar Oversize E 151 N6x), Vol. Issue 53, Oct/Nov 1984, p3, f

Subject(s):

Historic preservation--North Carolina

Record #:

18880

Author(s):

Swink, Rodney L.

Abstract:

The North Carolina Main Street Program has helped develop over 500 new businesses, 2,000 new jobs, and $100 million in new investments for 20 small cities throughout the state.

Source:

North Carolina Preservation (NoCar Oversize E 151 N6x), Vol. Issue 69, Fall 1987, p6-7, f

Subject(s):

National Main Street Program--North Carolina