Help revitalize Port Orford's downtown business corridor
to be in harmony with the natural beauty that surrounds us.
The Port Orford Main Street formed and joined Oregon Main Street in 2009, establishing themselves as a 501 (c) 3. The organization strives to make Port Orford a place that has a thriving local economy, is rich in character, and features inviting public spaces that make residents and visitors feel that they belong.
“I became passionate about Main Street Revitalization. Jim Auborn and I moved to Port Orford because of its natural beauty, small town ambiance and art. We loved quirky Port Orford. During the downturn of the economy, many businesses closed. Many buildings needed help. I had continued work on the East Coast traveling back and forth frequently. It broke my heart every time I returned to see a business go dark.”
Karen Auborn, former Executive Director
The Main Street Approach
Oregon Main Street, part of Main Street America, helps cities and towns that want to strengthen, preserve, and revitalize their historic downtown commercial districts. The program is a locally driven process following the proven Main Street Approach which is a practical and comprehensive model capitalizing on downtown’s unique assets. The goal is to build high quality, livable, and sustainable communities that will grow Oregon’s economy while maintaining a sense of place. The strategy encompasses four areas; organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality.
Organization
Involves building a Main Street® framework that is well represented by all parts of the community. Everyone must work together to renew downtown.
Promotion
Creates excitement downtown. Street festivals, retail events, and image development campaigns are some of the ways Main Street® encourages customer traffic.
Design
Enhances the attractiveness of the business district. Design improvements result in a reinvestment of public and private dollars to downtown.
Economic Vitality
nvolves analyzing current market forces to develop long-term solutions.
We will work toward accomplishing this goal by assisting business owners and the community to upgrade building facades, to improve roadways, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, advertising, and the general beautification of the town. We are here to preserve Port Orford’s unique cultural, artistic, and historic value while being pedestrian friendly and having a welcoming manner.
Goals of Main Street Revitalization
Reverse the decline of our 101 corridor
Business retention. Increase the economic value of our business district. Maintain and increase property values. Create a fun, attractive, and safe pedestrian experience
Thank you for supporting Port Orford Main Street.
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Join us at our Meetings
5 PM the 2nd Tuesday
at the Visitors Center.
Things we do – You can participate
Design. artwork, planters/sitting walls/ retaining walls
Organization. grants, statistics, networking, business
Promotion. destination marketing, Main Street marketing
Economic Vitality. business help, listening sessions