310 - 6 Street South
Lethbridge,
Alberta,
Canada
TIJ2C8
Phone: 320-9002
Fax: 380-3501
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9:00 AM |
4:30 PM |
| Tuesday |
9:00 AM |
4:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
9:00 AM |
4:30 PM |
| Thursday |
9:00 AM |
4:30 PM |
| Friday |
9:00 AM |
4:30 PM |
| Saturday |
Closed |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
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Lethbridge Main Street Project
http://www.downtownlethbridge.com
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The Lethbridge Main Street Project is partnership between the Provincial Government (Alberta Main Street Program), the City of Lethbridge and the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ).
Since the inception of the of the project in 2000, interest and momentum has steadily grown. Numerous building and business owners have taken advantage of the funding and design assistance offered through the Lethbridge Main Street Project office.
By successfully following the Alberta Main Street Program's four point approach (organization, marketing, economic development, design), the Lethbridge Main Street Project has played an important role in the revitalization of the downtown core.
The Lethbridge Main Street Project was also involved in the process that led to the development of the 'Heart of Our City' Master Plan initiative.
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| Alberta Main Street Program |
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| The Alberta Main Street Program provides financial and technical assistance toward the rehabilitation of historic commercial building facades. Since its inception in 1987, the program has helped villages, towns and cities across the province strengthen the historic character and commercial vitality of their main streets.
The program offers a flexible, community-driven process that preserves the heritage value of historic downtowns and promotes vibrant, sustainable communities. |
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| Design Assistance |
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| Professionl design assistance is provided to owners of eligible historic buildings in the downtown core. This assistance ensures that local historic resources are treated appropriately and cost-effectively. A project architect guides physical improvements of signs, awnings and facade rehabilitation projects. Main Street projects also develop design guidelines to encourage heritage conservation and good maintenance practices and promote new development that enhances the historic area. |
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| Main Street Program - Four Point Approach |
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| The four point approach is a proven strategy in which each component (organization, marketing, design, economic development) contributes to successful long-term heritage preservation and downtown renewal. Pioneered by the U.S. National Trust for Historic Preservation and adopted by Heritage Canada, the approach is based on the principle that sustainable heritage conservation and economic revitalization go hand-in-hand. |
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Architectural Design
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| Main Street By The Numbers |
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| Since the inception of the project in 2000, over $825,000 has been invested by property owners in building facade rehabilitation and signage projects.
During the same period of time, an estimated $2.5 million has been invested by property owners on interior renovations, restorations and the adaptive re-use of historic buildings.
Prior to the Lethbridge Main Street Project, the occupancy rate was approximately 65%. Today, the downtown core boasts and occupancy rate of approximately 90%, with a significant number of second and third storey space having been converted to housing.
27 building and 36 signage projects have been completed. |
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