Product No.: MIT002
Date Published: 10/2002
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This brochure is the second in a series of "implementation tools" brochures based on the recommendations in Horizons 2025, the region's long-range plan. This brochure covers basic information about Main Street Programs and Business Improvement Districts (BIDS), two highly effective tools for economic development and historic preservation. Each of these programs requires strong cooperation and involvement between the public and private sectors, citizens, business people and elected officials and a patient commitment to long-term economic revitalization. Main Street Programs and BIDS are designed to improve all aspects of the downtown by providing economic management, improving public participation and reinventing downtown areas attractive destinations.Geographic Area Covered: 9-County Delaware Valley Region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer Counties in New Jersey)
Key Words: Main Streets, economic development, historic preservation, four-point approach, Business Improvement Districts (BIDS), long-range planning, building codes, rehabilitation, redevelopment, Downtown Reinvestment, streetscape enhancements, strategic planning, transportation, marketing, property values and revitalization assistance and support.
Staff Contact(s)
- Karen P. Cilurso, PP, AICP (kpcilurso@dvrpc.org)
Translation Request
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Title VI Statement
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related nondiscrimination mandates in all programs and activities. DVRPC's website, www.dvrpc.org, may be translated into multiple languages. Publications and other public documents can usually be made available in alternative languages and formats, if requested. DVRPC’s public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities, and held in transit-accessible locations whenever possible. Translation, interpretation, or other auxiliary services can be provided to individuals who submit a request at least seven days prior to a public meeting. Translation and interpretation services for DVRPC’s projects, products, and planning processes are available, generally free of charge, by calling (215) 592-1800. All requests will be accommodated to the greatest extent possible.
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