Main Street

Development & Revitalization

The Main Street Program and Downtown Development office strives to encourage the economic improvement and physical renovation of downtown. The office is responsible for recruiting new business owners and businesses to the heart Douglas and encourages existing property owners to improve and renovate their structures. View the program’s approach to revitalization.

Downtown Douglas 2012

Unique Experiences

Downtown Douglas offers a wealth of unique shopping experiences, a historic theater with live productions from time to time, a multitude  of restaurants that offer the best desserts around, and several special events throughout the year.

Douglas Main Street invites you to become a part of this commitment to downtown. Join us in our efforts to keep the historic heart and soul of downtown Douglas thriving.

Adopt a Spot Downtown Program

Since 2010, the "Adopt-A-Spot Downtown" program has been in effect in the downtown area. The City of Douglas is re-opening the campaign with hopes that downtown merchants, property owners, clubs and organizations will adopt a specific corner or sidewalk and assist with litter control.

There are approximately 27 streetscapes, six public parking lots, and the sidewalks along Peterson and Madison Avenues that are available for adoption. The purpose of the program is to assist with keeping downtown clean and attractive for all who visit. Any individual or organization that chooses to participate with the program will not be required to do any landscaping, empty trash receptacles, and no financial obligation of any type. Primary responsibilities would simply be to keep the adopted spot free and clear of litter and/or debris.

Individuals or groups interested in learning more about the "Adopt-A-Spot Downtown" program or adopting a specific location in downtown, please contact the Main Street office at 912-384-1873.

Adopt a Spot Program

Pilot Program for Food Trucks

The City of Douglas is currently reviewing its policy regarding Food Trucks. While the policy is under review, the City is implementing a temporary pilot program for mobile food service in the Main Street district or downtown district. Businesses interested in the mobile food service program, are encouraged to participate in the pilot program.

Interested parties should contact Dave Hughes via email or (912) 384-1873.

Food Truck Pilot Program Agreement (PDF)

Shop Local Downtown BannersCity of Douglas Banner Policy

The City of Douglas wants to continue its support and cooperation, and expand the services provided, by offering the possible display of banners in the downtown area promoting community events and awareness initiatives, and secondarily to identify the respective sponsors. Within the downtown commercial historic district the city has approximately 60 decorative lamp posts where banners can be displayed for seasonal/holiday purposes and awareness initiatives for non-profit organizations.

Pole Banner Policy (PDF)

For More Information

For more information, please contact Main Street/Downtown Development Authority Executive Director, Dave Hughes via email or (912) 384-1873.