Why Hampden Village Main Street Is So Important

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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