Sustainable Main Street Revitalization: An Evaluation of the Four-Point Approach in Pennsylvania's Main Street Programs

Authors

  • Dr. Chad M. Kimmel Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
  • Dr. Joel Schoening Program Analyst, Metro

Abstract

Building on existing research analyzing the Main Street revitalization strategy, this article covers the effectiveness of the Four-Point Approach and compares these findings with measures of long-term program sustainability. Strategy recommendations include local assessment districts and other initiatives/programs for planning and design professionals working with the Main Street Four-Point Approach.

Author Biographies

Dr. Chad M. Kimmel, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Chad M. Kimmel (cmkimm@ship.edu) is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology/Anthropology at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania where he teaches courses in Community Sociology, Criminology, Deviance, and Juvenile Delinquency. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Western Michigan University

Dr. Joel Schoening, Program Analyst, Metro

Dr. Joel Schoening (joel.schoening@oregonmetro.gov) is a Program Analyst for Metro, the regionally elected land use and planning authority in Portland, Oregon, where he conducts research and policy analysis in the areas of public-private partnerships, community economic development, brownfield remediation, and infrastructure finance.

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Published

2016-09-19

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Kimmel, C., & Schoening, J. (2016). Sustainable Main Street Revitalization: An Evaluation of the Four-Point Approach in Pennsylvania’s Main Street Programs. Economic Development Journal of Canada. Retrieved from https://ecdev.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/default/article/view/15

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Economic Development Journal of Canada, 2016

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