[ photograph by Taintor & Associates Inc. ]
Stadium Theatre
Under threat by long-term deferred maintenance and neglect, this circa 1920 historic theatre in the center of Woonsocket's Main Street district was saved by the efforts of a non-profit group founded to promote its preservation.


Chepachet Main Street
In 1998, the Town of Glocester worked with businesses to organize a Main Street Program for its historic village of Chepachet.


[ photograph by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs ]
Millbury Improvement Initiative
Five years ago, a group of interested residents in the Town of Millbury formed a local community development corporation to promote revitalization in its village center.


[ photograph by Taintor & Associates Inc. ]
Douglas Streetscape Improvements
With financial assistance through the Corridor Commission's Heritage Partnership Program, Douglas has produced a conceptual plan to make improvements to its historic streetscape (Route 16).

Providence, Pawtucket, Worcester Arts Districts
Three valley communities have enacted legislation targeted at reviving
elements of their downtown areas by attracting live and work places for artists into their historic structures.

[ top, right photograph by Taintor & Associates Inc. ]