What MAAP Does

Mar 7, 2007 at 5:40 PM

Revitalize Our Downtowns!
MAAP is an exciting new program for downtown revitalization taking place right now in the wards of Almonte and Pakenham - two of three wards within the amalgamated Town of Mississippi Mills, Ontario. MAAP’s program is based on the Main Street Approach, which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC.

MAAP's Goals for Almonte and Pakenham
Through ongoing revitalization efforts, MAAP has set two specific goals:

250 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Pakenham
1000 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Almonte

When more people live there, more people work, shop and contribute to the vitality of Almonte and Pakenham downtowns.

MAAP is committed to downtown revitalization using the Main Street Approach. With funding support from partners including Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation in Lanark County and the North Leeds Region and the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce, This exciting initiative allows the two historic commercial downtown areas within Mississippi Mills access to supports and resources geared towards:

Creating vibrant, active commercial districts
Promoting Almonte and Pakenham as great places to shop and live
Enhancing the appearance and image of our historic downtowns
Encouraging development, redevelopment, restoration and preservation
Building community capacity and pride
Capitalizing on our downtowns’ inherent strengths – historic architecture, character, culture and charm

The key to these approaches is revitalization from the grassroots up, engaging ordinary citizens, business owners, retailers, service and church groups, community organizations, arts and cultural groups, and local government in developing systemic solutions to create a healthy mix of businesses and residents in the downtown sector.

To get involved, please contact MAAP and take a look at the Volunteer Opportunities available with MAAP.

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Mainstreets Association of Almonte and Pakenham: View my profile; MAAP believes that community driven vision led by downtown stakeholders’ efforts is essential to the successful revitalization of Almonte and Pakenham’s downtowns. MAAP’s focus is a comprehensive program in order to keep main street properties occupied with prospering businesses. MAAP is harnessing the energy and efforts of local business people and other volunteers to make revitalization happen. Explore this Web site, get to know MAAP and join the effort!