Downtown Blackstone Inc

Design - the design committee plays a key role in shaping the physical image of main street as a place attractive to shoppers, investors, business owners and visitors. To succeed this committee must persuade business owners, building owners and civic leaders to adopt a specific approach for physical improvements to buildings, businessess and public improvements. Specifically - * educating others about good design, - enhancing the image of each business as well as that of the district, * providing good design advice - encouraging quality improvements to private properties and public spaces;

Promotions and organization - these committees have the job of promoting downtown as the center of commerce, culture and community life for residents and visitors alike. To be effective they must move beyond cookie-cutter downtown promotion ideas. Specifically - * understanding the changing market - identifying both potential shoppers and the competition; * identifying downtown assets - including people, buildings, heritage and institutions; * defining main streets market niche - its unique position in the marketplace: