WHY HAMPDEN VILLAGE MAIN STREET IS SO IMPORTANT
- The Hampden Village Main Street area, including The Avenue, is a symbol of the economic health, quality of life, pride and community history of Hampden. These are all factors in industrial, commercial and professional recruitment.
- A vital Main Street creates and maintains jobs, which also means a stronger tax base. Long-term revitalization establishes capable businesses that use public services and provide tax revenue for the community.
- The Main Street is also a good incubator for new small businesses--the building blocks of a healthy economy. Strip shopping centers and malls are often too expensive for new entrepreneurs.
- A vital Main Street area reduces sprawl and encourages smart growth. This concentrates retail into a single area and uses community resources, such as infrastructure, tax dollars and land, more wisely.
- A healthy Main Street area protects property values in surrounding residential areas. A safe, clean, attractive and lively commercial district anchors quality residential neighborhoods.
- The traditional commercial district is an ideal location for independent businesses. This, in turn, keeps profits in town, supports local families and community projects, and provides a stable economic foundation.
- A revitalized Main Street expands the Hampden community's possibilities for goods and services. These include basic commodities like food and clothing, and services like housing and entertainment.
- Hampden Village Main Street provides an important civic forum, where members of the community can congregate. Parades, special events and celebrations reinforce this sense of community.
- Hampden's Main Street is becoming a destination for visitors. By virtue of its architecture, location and unique selection of businesses and events, Hampden's popularity is growing!
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