Washington, Iowa - Main Street  

"Downtown with a history and a future"  

Our Main Street approach is a combined process that builds the idea of a downtown's total image.  The strategy is incremental, resulting in many small changes that create a strong impact over time.  Four volunteer driven Committees contribute to this process.

Business Improvement

These volunteers work to diversify the downtown economy by identifying potential market niches, finding new uses for vacant or underused spaces and improving business practices.

Design                                             

The visual quality of our downtown is enhanced by utilizing appropriate historical design concepts. Volunteers work to incorporate appropriate design concepts in building remodeling or renovation, signage, window displays, landscaping and the environment.

Organization                                      

This committee works to bring all stakeholders together to work more effectively to achieve a vital downtown district.  Our stakeholders include merchants, lenders, governments, professionals, Chamber of Commerce, WEDG, and many volunteers.

Promotion                                             

Through continued volunteer efforts our community can begin to focus on our downtown district  as a source of community pride, social activity and economic development through effective, enthusiastic promotion.

Our main purpose is to develop the economy of the community by revitalizing our downtown district.