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Design

Supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart

Main Street America Academy

Dive into the Four Points of the Main Street Approach! Whether you’re new to Main Street or looking to deepen your impact, this series offers guidance you can act on right away. Start with the Point most relevant to your work — or complete the full series to see how the Four Points connect.  

DESIGN | Focus on the Four Points

Design is more than decoration. It’s how people move, gather, explore, and connect in your district. This five course series explores how the Design point of the Main Street Approach shapes identity, honors history, and lays the groundwork for future growth. From streetscapes and signage to preservation and accessibility, design influences both how a place looks and how it works.

Learn more about Focus on the Four Points

Before You Begin the Modules
  • Complete each module below from left to right.

    • Before each module is marked 100% complete, you must

      • Watch the Module

      • Participate in the Main Street Conversation Section

      • Complete the Learning Experience Survey 

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