Menu of Program Services
Training
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From the basics of the MainStreet approach to advanced downtown development topics, New Mexico MainStreet provides regular training opportunities to certified communities to keep them up-to-date on the latest in the field. These include:
- Quarterly training with state and national experts on critical topics to further develop the skills of local Main Street boards and program managers.
- On-site training by state staff and outside consultants on relevant topics.
- Comprehensive training and orientation workshops for new program managers and local Main Street boards.
On-Site Technical Assistance
On-site technical assistance tailored to communities is provided to help launch revitalization as well as help mature communities tackle more complicated issues. This includes:
- Reconnaissance visits to communities to critically assess the needs and issues facing the downtown district.
- Resource team visits to newly designated communities to help local programs develop effective strategies to begin revitalization.
- On-site visits from specialists to offer intensive assistance on a particular aspect of revitalization. This service is periodically provided to mature programs.
- Year-end assessments to help both new and mature programs assess progress and address specific issues.
Community Support
In addition to technical support, New Mexico MainStreet offers local programs unlimited phone consultations, the Street Talk newsletter, access to the library and resource files, network membership in the National Main Street Center, and scholarships to the annual Main Street meeting National Town Meeting on Main Street. Promotional support is provided through press coverage, annual New Mexico MainStreet Community Awards program, and use of the New Mexico MainStreet logo and name.
Organizational Services
Establishing consensus and cooperation by building effective partnerships among all downtown stakeholders.
- Introduction to Organization
- Board Training
- New Program Start-Up
- Volunteer Development
- Fund Raising
- Building Effective Partnerships
- Goals Setting Session
- Work Plan Development
- Strategic Planning
- Board Retreat
- Program Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Grant Writing
Promotional Services
Creating and marketing a positive image based on the unique attributes of the downtown district.
- Image Development
- Tourism Development
- Organizing a Special Event
- Advertising
- Media Marketing and Relationships
Economic Restructuring Services
Strengthening downtown's existing economic assets and fulfilling its broadest market potential.
- Introduction to Economic Restructuring
- Economic Restructuring Committee Training
- Market Analysis
- Business Mix and Cluster Analysis
- Business Retention
- Business Recruitment
- Strengthening Business Skills
- Introduction to Real Estate
- Real Estate Project Review
- Maximizing Upper Floors
- Setting Up an Incubator
Design Services
Enhancing the unique visual quality of downtown to create an appealing environment.
PLANNING
- Community-input "Charrette" Planning Assistance
- Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic Design
- Streetscape Planning and Design
- Facade Improvement Program Planning
BUILDING DESIGN
- Facade Improvement Design
- Floor Plan Design
- Parking Design
- Signage and Logo Design
- Landscape Design
- Merchandising and Window Display
- Interior Design
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
- Technical Assistance for Building Preservation
- Preservation Zoning Ordinance Development
- Preservation/Conservation Design Guidelines
- Historic Building Survey Planning
- Historic District Development
GROUP ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
- Merchant Design Training Workshops
- MainStreet Committee Orientation Workshop
- Committee Work Plan Development
