Where is the focus area of The Downtown Lewiston Association?

We have identified the area inside the following boundaries: Main Street to Adams Avenue, Bates Street to the Androscoggin River as the Downtown Lewiston Commercial Area. This is the primary focus of The Downtown Lewiston Association. (See the map.)

Some goals we have identified

Advocacy

Establish the area as a TIF district creating income to be reinvested into the Downtown.
City grant/loan programs to encourage new and existing businesses to locate downtown.
Zoning that is strategic to help revitalize empty storefronts to appropriate uses.
Creation of Downtown Ambassadors

Events

Collaborate with other organizations to have Downtown events that attract people. Art Walk. Music in Dufresne. Historical Walking Tours. Plein Aire Painting. Bike Races. etc.
Membership Downtown After Hours Socials

Marketing & Improvements

Welcome packet for Bates College student orientation & for parents weekends
Relocate Holiday Tree and lighting event to Dufresne Plaza
Enhance Holiday street décor (current projects)
Create Downtown Lewiston rack card for tourism information centers
Streetlight Banners (current projects)
Banners across Lisbon Street
Welcome signage at southern entrance ✔
Create a “Come Downtown” marketing video for social media and web ✔
Visible, easy to read way finding signage to the downtown and to parking garages
Streetscape and storefront beautification program