Main Street Impact
Main Street Iowa's successful application of the National Main Street Center's proven
approach is clearly demonstrated by the economic gains that have been experienced by the
48 Iowa Main Street communities that have been active throughout or during a portion of
the time between April 1986 and the present.
In 2002, for every dollar appropriated to the Main Street Iowa program, there was a
private investment of more than $130.
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| Main Street's Economic Impact in Iowa's Downtowns |
| Net gain of business starts, expansions and relocations |
3,022 |
| Net gain in new jobs |
8,592 |
| Building rehabilitations or renovations |
6,942 |
| Private dollars invested in building rehabilitations and renovations |
$447,917,668 |
| Buildings sold |
2,541 |
| Private dollars invested in property acquisitions |
$229,756,612 |
| Total private dollars invested in downtown buildings |
$677,674,280 |
| Total volunteer hours contributed |
1,524,663 |
Figures from 1986 to present |
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