MAIN STREET ACCREDITATION · CONTINUED COMMITMENT
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED MAIN STREET AMERICA
National standards.
Local pride.
A stronger College Park.
For more than five years, College Park Main Street Association has maintained its nationally accredited Main Street designation. Our commitment to the businesses, historic places and people of College Park is ongoing.
Our standing and commitment
Part of a national movement. Rooted in College Park.
College Park Main Street Association is a nationally Accredited Main Street America organization and a Georgia Classic Main Street program. Our work is guided by national best practices while remaining accountable to our local board, businesses, residents, and community partners.
National designation
Main Street America Accredited
Accreditation recognizes the organization’s continuing commitment to the Main Street approach, community leadership, sustainable operations and measurable revitalization work.
State coordinating program
Georgia Classic Main Street
Our Georgia Classic program classification connects the local district to Georgia’s Main Street network, resources, training and statewide standards.
A proven framework for local revitalization
The Four Points of Main Street
The Main Street approach combines four connected areas of work. They reinforce one another: strengthening businesses, caring for historic places, inviting people downtown, and building the organization that makes progress possible.
01
Economic Vitality
Support entrepreneurs and existing businesses, strengthen local commerce and encourage reinvestment.
02
Design
Protect historic character and improve streetscapes, storefronts, public spaces and the visitor experience.
03
Promotion
Celebrate the district through events, marketing, local stories, business spotlights and community experiences.
04
Organization
Bring together board leadership, volunteers, partners, resources and a sustainable program of work.
Leadership and accountability
Community-driven. Board-led. Results-focused.
CPMSA’s work is informed by strategic planning, community participation, board oversight, annual Main Street program assessments and ongoing partnerships. Our locally adopted priorities support community building, business growth, preservation, and an engaging destination for residents and visitors.
Strategy and governance
Learn about our mission, vision and community transformation priorities.
Economic development and support
Explore resources for existing businesses, entrepreneurs and partners in Historic College Park.
Progress you can see
We measure success through stronger places and stronger relationships.
CPMSA continues to document the work of board members, local merchants and community partners. Program accomplishments and verified results belong in our ongoing impact reporting, not in unsupported estimates.
Be part of what’s next
Your Main Street starts here.
CPMSA’s accreditation reflects years of work. Its real value is what that work makes possible for College Park.
Main Street America and Georgia Main Street are external organizations. The national accreditation and Georgia Classic designations describe CPMSA’s program standing; they do not imply that the City or either program operates this website.