Pennsylvania Downtown Center

Partnering with Main Street America to revitalize PA's downtown communities.

24,040

Net FTE Jobs

7,217

Net New Businesses

6,174

Total Building Projects

$1,723,133,113

Total Public & Private Investment

1,075,142

Volunteer Hours

1,354

Public Space Projects

Statewide Main Street Program Accomplishments (1987-2019)

COVID-19 Resources

Access the latest resources for Main Streets, Elm Streets, Small Businesses, and more

The current situation is changing daily, and there is no shortage of information at our fingertips, but we will make every attempt to share with all of you a variety of pertinent resources as we learn of them. Please check back for updates.

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Upcoming Events

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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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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Manager's Meetings

These meetings are provided at no charge for DCED designated organizations and for PDC recognized members.

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News

Supporting Our Downtowns in Times of Crisis – and Everyday

In times of crisis, there is something each one of us can do to work toward a solution. As individuals, we all have a role -whether it’s helping a neighbor in need, making a contribution to the local food pantry, or supporting and promoting your favorite small businesses.

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Roadmap for Recovery and Resilience for Theater

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced theaters around the world to shut their doors and face existential questions about the future. Theaters are asking how to safely reopen and how to responsibly welcome back audiences that may be wary of public gathering.

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Neighborhood Assistance Program Now Open!

PA Department of Community and Economic Development has opened the Neighborhood Assistance Program for 2020-2021. The application window is Wednesday, July 1, 2020 – Monday, August 31, 2020.

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Certified Local Government Program - Continuing Education Scholarship Opportunity

The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is offering up to $15,000 in scholarships to CLGs in Pennsylvania to participate in the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions’ FORUM 2020 ~ At Home, August 3-9, 2020.

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COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program

The COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program provides grants to cultural organizations and museums that experienced a loss of revenue from the closure by the proclamation of disaster emergency by the Governor on March 6, 2020 published at 50 PA.B. 1644 (March 21, 2020), and any renewal of the state of disaster emergency.

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PDC ConferenceReading PA
June 27-30, 2021

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Statewide Main Street Program Accomplishments (1987-2019)

COVID-19 Resources

Access the latest resources for Main Streets, Elm Streets, Small Businesses, and more

Upcoming Events

News

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