St. Paul Main Street

Mission: St. Paul Main Street is dedicated to the revitalization and economic development of downtown St. Paul, Virginia, utilizing the Main Street Approach™ as outlined by Main Street America and the Virginia Main Street Program.

Services and Focus Areas:

• Downtown Revitalization: Implements community-based initiatives to transform and enhance the downtown area, focusing on renovating buildings, improving streetscapes, and strengthening connections to environmental resources.
• Business Development: Actively pursues retail and industrial business development to fill vacant and underutilized spaces, aiming to create a vibrant and attractive marketplace.
• Economic Development: Seeks to position St. Paul as the center of a regional economic development effort, supporting both new and existing businesses.
• Community Engagement: Encourages local participation in revitalization efforts and provides a framework for ongoing management of the downtown district.

Program Structure:

• Main Street Approach: Utilizes a practical, adaptable framework for downtown transformation that can be tailored to local conditions and grows with the community over time.
• Preservation-Based: Emphasizes the preservation of historic commercial districts as a foundation for economic and community development.

Who They Serve:

• Primarily serves the St. Paul, VA community and surrounding areas interested in downtown revitalization and economic growth.
• Supports local businesses, property owners, and residents invested in the improvement of the downtown district.

Eligibility and Access:

• Services and programs are designed for communities and stakeholders interested in participating in downtown revitalization and economic development efforts.

Additional Information:

• St. Paul Main Street is part of the Virginia Main Street Program, which offers a range of services and technical assistance to communities seeking to revitalize their historic commercial districts.
• The organization is committed to fostering a renewed vibrancy in downtown St. Paul through collaborative and sustainable development strategies.