National Main Street Center

Over the past 30 years, the National Main Street Center (NMSC) – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation – has led a transformational movement, working with communities around the country to revitalize and re-energize their downtown commercial districts. We are passionate about helping communities understand the connection between creating quality urban places and economic competitiveness, and equipping them with the tools to make that connection a reality. Since its inception, the NMSC's approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation, generating over $55.7 billion in reinvestments in downtown areas.