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Access the full reports of the conceptual designs and the recorded virtual workshop

The Designing for Distance (D4D) project was idea that came out of PDC’s COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Task Force, Public Space Working Group. PDC had an existing grant agreement with Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission (PHMC) to develop a Design Guidelines handbook, but when COVID hit, it became evident that there was an opportunity to develop something that could be more responsive to the needs of the communities, and the Designing for Distance project was born.

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Community Revitalization Academy (CRA)

The Community Revitalization Academy (CRA) is a series of five (5) two-day workshops designed to provide first year Main Street managers, Elm Street managers, and other interested revitalization professionals...

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New Manager Training

This training will facilitate the transition into the role of Main Street or Elm Street manager by presenting expectations of and services provided by PDC and DCED

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Pennsylvania Downtown Center releases Nature-Based Placemaking 2.0 Project

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announce the release of the Nature-Based Placemaking 2.0 project including a statewide economic impact analysis: Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Recreation Economy: Exploring the Economic Development Potential of Nature-Based Placemaking and a Nature-Based Placemaking video – Connecting Nature, Commerce & Community.

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Washington Business District Authority Request for Quotation

The WBDA is currently soliciting proposals for the completion of the creation of Historic District Design Guidelines.

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Pennsylvania Program Awarded Main Street Resiliency Grant

For Immediate Release: March 26, 2021 Harrisburg, PA – The National Main Street Center announces the winners of the Main Street Resiliency Grant Program, which will provide nine Accredited Main Street America programs and one Coordinating Program with $8,500 each to fund efforts that will help them navigate the impacts of the pandemic and position their communities for a full recovery.

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There is No Place for Hate in Our Communities

Pennsylvania Downtown Center, along with the National Main Street Center mourns the lives lost in Tuesday’s shooting targeted at the Asian American community in Atlanta, and resolutely stands against the exponential rise of anti-Asian violence in our country.

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PA Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Governor Tom Wolf today announced the launch of a program that will deliver rapid relief to millions of Pennsylvanians at risk of eviction or loss of utility service.

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Statewide Main Street Program Accomplishments (1987-2019)

Designing for Distance

Access the full reports of the conceptual designs and the recorded virtual workshop

Upcoming Events

heritage tourism starts with a marketing strategy

Community Revitalization Academy (CRA)

New Manager Training

News

Pennsylvania Downtown Center releases Nature-Based Placemaking 2.0 Project

Washington Business District Authority Request for Quotation

Pennsylvania Program Awarded Main Street Resiliency Grant

There is No Place for Hate in Our Communities

PA Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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