The Port Townsend Main Street Program (PTMS) has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the …
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Port Townsend visitors Mike and Theresa Titus enjoy the new Port Townsend Main Street city chairs and tables on Taylor Street, along with Beverly Malagon (right) of the Port Townsend Main Street Design Committee. Malagon and Harry Doyle of the Tin Brick donated toward the purchase of the chairs and tables, which were also funded in part by the Port Townsend Main Street Program, which recently received national accreditation. Courtesy Photo by Elizabeth Becker, Seaport Photography
The Port Townsend Main Street Program (PTMS) has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center.
Each year, the center announces the list of accredited programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to historic preservation and community revitalization through the Main Street Four Point Approach.
The four-point approach is a unique, preservation-based economic development tool that enables communities to revitalize downtown and neighborhood business districts by leveraging local assets – from historic, cultural and architectural resources to local enterprises and community pride, according to a press release.
The PTMS program is a community nonprofit dedicated to the economic health and historic preservation of the commercial historic districts of Port Townsend. Its staff and volunteers coordinate 25 events and retail promotions every year.
The Promotion Committee connects the community with businesses by promoting the "shop locally" concept.
The Economics Committee assists property and business owners through loan funds and online tools.
The Design Committee encourages stewardship of the historic districts. It supports streetscape amenities and coordinates beautification efforts to increase pedestrian appeal. The program often works behind the scenes, caring for 120 flower baskets and coordinating the maintenance of downtown rain gardens, the Cotton Building restrooms and the Tyler Street portable toilets.
The Organization Committee oversees the fiscal health of the program, and promotes the mission and goals.
In Washington state, Main Street is coordinated by the state Main Street Program, under the auspices of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the Washington Trust. There are 34 Main Street communities in the state.
