Taylor earns Main Street accreditation again Laurels for the Front Porch Texas
For the 20th consecutive year, Taylor’s Main Street program has earned accolades from a national organization honoring the “Front Porch of Texas,” city officials said.
Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the designated programs recognizing improvements to downtowns through preservation- based economic development and community revitalization using the “Main Street Approach.”
“The city of Taylor Main Street Program demonstrates a dedication to investing in the people and places that make your downtown district special and contribute to the collective power of the Main Street movement to build vibrant spaces and durable economies,” said Erin Barnes, president and CEO at Main Street America.
The Taylor Main Street Program’s performance was evaluated by the organization’s personnel and Taylor Main Street, which works in partnership with the national organization to identify programs meeting “rigorous national community evaluation standards,” according to a release.
“This recognition belongs to the entire Taylor community,” said Niecy Baum, downtown director. “From our local businesses and property owners to volunteers, sponsors, partners and residents, so many people have played a role in creating the energy and excitement that make downtown Taylor the Front Porch of Texas.”
Taylor is one of 838 nationally recognized Accredited Main Street America organizations and is a part of a network of more than 1,600 communities.
According to the release, to qualify for accredited
status — Main Street America’s top designation tier — communities must demonstrate a proven track record and “exceptional performance” in six areas:
• Broad-based community commitment to revitalization.
• Inclusive leadership and organizational capacity.
• Diversified funding and sustainable program operations.
• Strategy-driven programming.
• Preservation-based economic development.
• Demonstrated impact and results.
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“This recognition belongs to the entire Taylor community.”
— Niecy Baum, downtown director
