2003 Review

RESTORATION / REHABILITATION / AWNINGS

46 Erie Street South - Chris "Ts" - replacement of glass window store front north and west sides.

54 Erie Street North - Touch of Health by Pam - recover awning.

49 Lincoln Way East - removed and replaced 9 windows on storefront - first, second and third floors.

45 First Street NW - Ventura Communications - cut out wall and installed two new windows and storefront.

40 Lincoln Way East - R&H Music - new awning at rear entrance.

32 Lincoln Way East - Cureton Bldg. - recover awning.

68 Erie Street South - Army-Navy Garrison - recover two awnings.

46 Erie Street South - Chris "Ts" - remove and replace window on Diamond Court side.

123 Third Street SE - Dr. Daniel Cain - handicap entrance door and windows.

47 Lincoln Way West - Keller's Office Furniture - scrape and paint storefront on north and west sides (2 colors).

45 First Street NW - Ventura Communications - prime and paint store on Federal Street side.

50 Lincoln Way East - Football Mural - clean out and fill in damaged area of mural - prime and paint ivy pattern - re-seal mural.

50 Lincoln Way East - patching of roof above green wall - all edges along main wall filled in and sealed - brick on chimneys sealed.

37 Erie Street South - Massillon Travel - repainted blue trim along new sidewalk on south side of building.

139 First Street NE - Central Lending Source - new awning.

210 Erie Street North - A. A. Hammersmith - scrape - prime and paint exterior, shutters and doors (3 colors).

35 Erie Street South - Hebraic Heritage Missionary International Store - scrape, prime and paint building replace door step - paint upper crown molding - 2 colors.

47 Lincoln Way West - Keller's Office Furniture - repair of molding and trim - paint second coat where necessary.

47 Lincoln Way West - Keller's Office Furniture - two new awnings.

35 Erie Street South - Hebraic Heritage Missionary International Store - new awning.

OTHER PROJECTS

Repaired downtown planters.

Replanted flowers. Trimmed shrubs at Lillian Gish Triangle.

Repaired benches throughout downtown area.

DOWNTOWN CLEAN UP

Main Street used court-appointed workers to clean up the entire downtown area including rear alleys. Workers totaled 300 hours this year, which is down from previous years. The reason being that the Massillon Court System instituted a program where organizations refer clean-up projects to a court officer. Work Days are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This allows projects to be completed in less time.

Road Crew System works well for large clean up - parking lots downtown planters, etc.

SIDEWALK & LIGHTING REHABILITATION

Sidewalks and lighting continue to be a high priority with Main Street.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Main Street assisted with Back Alley Blues in Diamond Court. Main Street is also the main sponsor of the Annual Holiday Parade. Both events went well. Another Harvest Arts Festival will be held in 2004 on September 18th. The 50th Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, November 20th.

GOALS

Main Street's goals for 2004 are to continue the rehabilitation of downtown. While Main Street's approach provides the format for successful revitalization, implementation of the four-point approach is based on eight principles that pertain to all areas of revitalization:

Comprehensive - Commercial district revitalization is a complex process and cannot be accomplished through a single project. For successful and lasting results, a comprehensive approach must be used. Comprehensive means working on all points simultaneously.

Incremental - Small projects and simple activities lead to more sophisticated understanding of the process and help develop skills so more complex problems can be addressed and more ambitious projects can be undertaken. Starting with small projects creates progress and momentum at the same time.

Self-Help - Local leaders must have a desire and the will to make the project successful. The Main Street Program provides direction, ideas and training; but long-term success creates progress and momentum at the same time.

Public/Private Partnerships - Both public and private sectors have a vital interest in the economic health and physical stability of the district. Each sector has a roll to play and each must understand the others' strengths and limitations so that an effective partnership can be forged.

Identifying and Capitalizing on Existing Assest - Business districts must capitalize on assets that make them unique. Every district has unique qualities--such as distinctive buildings and human scale that give people a sense of belonging or businesses that have become local institutions.

Quality - Quality must be emphasized in every aspect of the revitalization program. This applies equally to each element of the program-front storefront designs to promotional campaigns to educational programs.

Change - Changes in attitude and practice are necessary to improve current economic conditions. Public support will grow as the program
grows.

Implementation-Oriented - Activity creates confidence in the program and even greater levels of participation. Frequent, visible changes are a reminder that the revitalization process is underway. Small projects at the beginning of the program pave the way for larger activities as the revitalization effort matures.

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