January 28, 2014
From the NMMS eNewsletter July 2011 For most New Mexico MainStreet communities, architectural styles may be summed up in four major categories: “adobe,” “Victorian,” “classical,” and “modern.” Of these, “adobe” is perhaps easiest to recognize because of the earthen colors, organic contours, and natural wooden elements such as vigas, corbels,…
January 28, 2014
From the NMMS eNewsletter June 2011 At our May 13th NMMS Economic Positioning and Promotion Institute in Las Vegas, participants reviewed successful business development features of MainStreet and other revitalization organizations’ websites. A long-dependable and effective website is Artesia MainStreet’s. Watch for exciting updates in images and layout in the weeks…
January 28, 2014
From the NMMS eNewsletter May 2011 By Stephanie Redman Good visibility and strong credibility for local MainStreet organizations are essential to attracting and retaining funding, community support, and volunteers. That is especially true during these tougher economic times when many are making hard choices about where to give or to…
January 28, 2014
From the NMMS eNewsletter April 2011 At NMMS, we are often asked by communities how they can fund façade improvements. Here are some ideas for your Design Committee on strategies used by other MainStreet towns around the state. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds MainStreet projects in both Downtown…
January 28, 2014
From the NMMS eNewsletter March 2011 Everyone loves a celebration and communities around the world are embracing their regional assets and culture through events. Because of the diversity of our communities in New Mexico, there is a lot to celebrate. Each MainStreet Project has the potential of creating festivals, events…
January 28, 2014
From NMMS eNewsletter February 2011 What impact does diligently applying the Main Street Approach™ have on a community? Fortunately, the network of New Mexico MainStreet communities has produced some of the strongest statistics in the field of economic development and our numbers can help answer that vital question. MainStreet’s statewide track record…
January 13, 2014
From the NM MainStreet eNewsletter August 2011 Social media has changed the face of marketing. Businesses and organizations have the opportunity to not only share their message, but to interact with the people who receive it. Recently, the City of Los Angeles announced that they would begin construction on freeway 405…
October 24, 2013
A wayfinding system enables people to orient themselves in a physical space and navigate from place to place. In an urban context, it refers to both the built and natural environment and contributes to making a city more “legible” for residents, commuters, and tourists, alike. Wayfinding is more than signs-it…
