The Main Street Approach

Mar 6, 2007 at 4:30 PM

Program Objectives
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 National Trust’s Main Street Approach.

MAAP Program Objectives Include:

250 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Pakenham
1000 people living within the geographically defined downtown area of Almonte
Community capacity building in both downtowns
Business development and job creation in both areas
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
Capitalizing on our downtowns’ inherent strengths – historic architecture, character, culture and charm

Why Are We Using the Main Street Approach?

It is a proven, successful program (with a focus on comprehensive downtown revitalization)
It builds on partnerships across County (strengthening relations between stakeholders/groups to ensure results)
It empowers volunteers (providing training and recognition, encouraging self-sufficiency)

Where We Started

Economic development strategic planning within our two downtowns
Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce Task Force (summer 2006)
Committed municipal visioning for our downtowns
Main Street resources
Funding grant from Valley Heartland of Lanark County
Initial training funds from the Town of Mississippi Mills

Where We Stand

Two participating, geographically, legally defined downtown areas
Downtowns within very close proximity to Ottawa — a blessing as well as a challenge
A Volunteer Steering Committee to initiate further MAAP working committees within the downtowns

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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!