Ardmore Main Street

Mission
The Ardmore Main Street Authority is established as a working force to assist the economic growth and well-being of Ardmore, preserve and improve the historic value of downtown, create a quality business environment for both business owner and customer, and be an ever-expanding informational resource for the downtown area.

Vision
Downtown Ardmore will be the economic, cultural, entertainment, and tourism center in Southern Oklahoma, providing a physically attractive, thriving, and historic center for working, shopping, and living. Downtown Ardmore will set the standard for creating an environment to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for citizens.

Approach
The Main Street approach is a comprehensive revitalization process that focuses on all aspects of a commercial business district. Main Street successfully integrates a practical management strategy with the physical improvement of buildings and public spaces, aggressive promotion and image building, and the economic development of the area. The approach fosters a long-term management of change and growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Street?
Ardmore Main Street Authority is an aggressive approach to help our community search for effective and affordable solutions to historic preservation and economic revitalization of the central business district.

Who funds Main Street?
Ardmore Main Street Authority receives no federal or state money. All funding is provided locally by property owners, retailers, industry, financial institutions, and the City of Ardmore, each making significant contributions.

Where does the money go?
Funding is used for promoting the revitalization of downtown Ardmore through developing and implementing plans for the future design and restoration assistance, building inventories, retail recruitment, and large promotions such as Taste of Ardmore, and Main Street Holiday Open House Activities. Resources are also used for salaries and office expenses.

How long does Main street last?
The Main Street Program is an on-going program developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to encourage economic development within the context of historic preservation. The Program was designed as a long term revitalization project to serve the needs of the community.

What has Main Street done for Ardmore?
Ardmore Main Street Authority has established a local office with a program manager and an administrative assistant who act as managers, planners, coordinators and facilitators for projects in the central business district.