Impact Analysis
Main Street’s Impact in Washington State
Since 1984, Washington State Main Street Program has been helping communities revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of their downtown commercial districts. Washington’s Main Street Communities transform their neighborhoods, celebrate historic character, and revitalize local economies. This work generates tremendous economic, fiscal, and community impacts across the state.
Client
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
Service
Program Impact Assessment
Location
State of Washington
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and Washington State Main Street Program tasked JS&A with determining the economic, fiscal, community, and social impacts the Washington State Main Street Program and state-designated Main Street communities had on state and local economies over the last ten years.
Project Scope
Economic Impact Assessment
Fiscal Impact Assessment
Community Impact Assessment
Social Capital Valuation
Case Study Analysis
Trainings and Support
Strategic Recommendations
Main Street Communities achieve the positive economic, fiscal, and community impacts through a comprehensive approach of initiatives to build strong downtown districts across the State. These initiatives align with the structure of the Four-Point Approach™ demonstrating the breadth of work Main Street Communities undertake.
Results
Since completing this analysis, JS&A participated in a series of webinars with local Main Street leadership to help provide training to Main Street program directors on how leverage and communicate the statewide findings to their constituents. Through intentional and deliberate roll-out efforts, WSMSP utilized JS&A’s report to continue statewide advocacy efforts.
Main Street’s Impact in Washington
$550.3 Million cumulative economic impact 2011-2019
$10.5 Million Present Value of WSMSP’s Net State Fiscal Impact From 2011 –2019
58% Return on Investment from state expenditure
8,500 jobs supported
(JS&A’s Analysis of Program Years 2011 through 2019)
