Main Street leaders push downtown renewal in Texas towns
Howard cites public private partnership as key to Baytown style revitalization. She notes four point Main Street approach design organization promotion and economic restructuring guiding efforts in San Marcos Beaumont and Lee College support, funding, and local ownership drive success. Local leaders urged to study best practices at Texas Downtown Association conference.
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Beaumont Main Street Leader drives downtown revival
Carolyn Howard, Beaumont Main Street executive director, says patience and teamwork fuel a 11 year effort that has drawn 47 million dollars and created 1000 jobs in refurbishing Beaumont’s old downtown. She stresses changing minds as key, cites Hotel Beaumont as turning point, and links heritage tourism to downtown restoration.
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