Crawfordsville is fortunate to have a downtown with rich history and character. Members of Crawfordsville Main Street take pride in advancing the community through the promotion of various events and encouraging the development of our real downtown. The downtown area is home to more than 200 small businesses, cafes, art galleries, a local theater and more.

As many towns move away from the tradition and heritage of the Main Street environment, Crawfordsville Main Street continues to further downtown investment and beautification. This supports the vision of retaining our real downtown atmosphere while maintaining our primary method of transportation: walking. Whether visiting, shopping, or going to and from work, walking is a popular pastime in Crawfordsville.

Another successful undertaking in downtown Crawfordsville is the renovation of many historic buildings. New residences are appearing at a steady pace as many of these buildings are being converted into beautiful living environments. Crawfordsville Main Street features these dwellings in its annual Higher Living Tour of Downtown Residences each fall.

Additionally, downtown Crawfordsville hosts many events throughout the year including Lunch on the Plaza, the Crawfordsville Art League Fall Art Exhibit, Downtown Party Night and the Annual Strawberry Festival at Lane Place.


  
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  Real Benefits.
Who Benefits from Crawfordsville Main Street?
The entire community.
A healthy downtown Crawfordsville positively affects economic growth and civic pride. Historically, downtown was the heart and soul of a community. It embodied the true heritage and identity of community life. Crawfordsville Main Street is focused on retaining the real sense of community that downtown provides through preservation, improvements and involvement.

Residents

 Professionals and Service Businesses
 

- Increased shopping options
- More employment opportunities

   - Readily available customer base of downtown employees
- More employment opportunities
Merchants City and County Government
 

- Greater opportunity for sales growth and expansion
- Expanded customer base

   - Increased sales and property tax base
- Protection of property values and infrastructure investment
Property Owners Community Partners
  - Increased occupancy rates and rents
- Increased property values		   - Improved quality of life in the community
- Healthier overall business climate
Financial Institutions Corporations/Major Industry
  - Expanded business and residential customer base
- Improved public image and goodwill		   - Improved quality of life makes recruiting employees easier
- Additional amenities for employees and clients
 
 
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