North Dakota is creating 21st century cities with vibrant cores that help to attract and retain talent. These unique places and spaces are the differentiator that helps lead to healthy fiscal—and physical—communities.
Supporting activities include:
- Renovation of historic buildings—a unique differentiator renewing sense of place, history and culture
- Development of mixed-use buildings (e.g. retail on first floor, upper floor(s) for apartments or offices create economic efficiency around existing infrastructure) to revive marginalized areas
- Revitalization of main street to be a vibrant hub where the community can come together
- Creation of walkable neighborhoods—where residents can live, work, shop, learn and play—to help lessen the burden of health care costs on taxpayers
There’s no better time to get the main street movement started in your town or city. Tap into these resources to lead your community forward.
Become a Main Street Community
Main Street Community Fact Sheet
Resource Directory
Main Street Community Action Plan
To be considered a Main Street Champion Community and qualify for favorable terms on some state grant applications, your Main Street community point of contact will need to fill out and submit this form. If you have questions about this process please contact Maria Effertz at communitydevelopment@nd.gov.
Main Street Summit
Every community has a story, and many happen in the heart of the downtown district. Look around and you’ll find treasures you never expected along the thriving main streets of villages and cities all across our state.
2024 Main Street Summit Livestreams
Livestreams are now available now for you to watch and showcase to your communities from the 2024 Main Street Summit.
View past years Summit livestreams
Main Street Awards
The Main Street Awards honor communities that show excellence in applying the principles of Main Street Initiative by actively working to differentiate and enhance the quality of life for their present and future residents.