Adams Morgan Main Street Group’s goal is to enhance our local business area and preserve its multicultural dynamism. This revitalization effort is designed to:
preserve and build on the small business and multicultural characteristics of Adams Morgan,
retain and strengthen minority employment and upward mobility in its small businesses, and
contribute to improved cleanliness, safety, and promotion
Strategies include coordinated design elements and beautification, promotional activities, transportation improvements, and advertising to capitalize on the area’s singular eclectic, ethnic small business vitality. Adams Morgan Main Street uses the proven, comprehensive approach of the 25 year National Main Street program.
Adams Morgan Main Street works in five committees:
Promotion highlights the unique and attractive elements of the business area, promotes retail shopping, works w/ press events and informs about Main street activities, attracts new and balanced customer base,
Design addresses physical appearance; such as litter and cleanliness, Re-forest Project, thematic tree surrounds, the Respect AM program, and improvement of facades and general landscaping.
Organization builds partnerships, raises funds, oversees financial management and budget, and recruits volunteers.
Economic Diversification strengthens and diversifies the economic base of the commercial district.
Transportation addresses proposals to improve access and flow, promote mass transit, and business needs, such as truck delivery, taxi-stands, valet coordination, shuttles, and parking.