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From Forest Grove to Tigard to Troutdale, the region’s communities are revitalizing historic downtowns and main streets. Find out why a commercial district’s own history is often the best place to start.

Part 1 of 3

In Fundamentals of Thriving Downtowns, urban strategist Michele Reeves of Portland’s Civilis Consultants uses hundreds of images to illustrate various aspects of downtown revitalization.

Part 2 of 3

In Fundamentals of Thriving Downtowns, urban strategist Michele Reeves of Portland’s Civilis Consultants uses hundreds of images to illustrate various aspects of downtown revitalization.

Part 3 of 3

In Fundamentals of Thriving Downtowns, urban strategist Michele Reeves of Portland’s Civilis Consultants uses hundreds of images to illustrate various aspects of downtown revitalization.

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Region's downtowns and main streets bloom with help from public programs

By Peggy Morell
Feb. 27, 2013 9:01 a.m.

With today's growing preference for walkable communities and locally owned and operated businesses, historic streets and districts are re-emerging as the heart of the community that draw people together and help rebuild local economies.
Downtown and main street business owners get street smart

June 25, 2012 3:15 p.m.

Metro's Get Street Smart series offers main street business and property owners the tools and strategies for implementing low-cost high-impact projects that will polish their retail presence and help boost sales – in six free one-hour sessions.
Downtown Lake Oswego at three miles per hour

By Peggy Morell
June 6, 2012 10:30 a.m.

In order to reach its full potential, downtown Lake Oswego has to tell a compelling story. Preferably one that can be enjoyed by pedestrians at three miles per hour, the average walking pace.
Urban strategist helps Lake Oswego tell downtown story

By Peggy Morell
Feb. 1, 2012 3:40 p.m.

Every downtown and Main Street has a unique story to tell, claims Michele Reeves of Civilis Consultants. Reeves works with business and property owners in the region's downtowns and Main Streets to help stakeholders develop their district's civic identity by uncovering its unique story.

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