Statewide

Maine Downtowns, Statewide

In Maine Preservation’s first Most Endangered Historic Places list, it recognized Maine Downtowns as being threatened by dwindling populations, shopping mall development, and sprawl. Maine’s 10 National Main Street programs and 13 Maine Downtown Affiliate programs along with the Maine Downtown Center have dedicated time and energy towards revitalizing many of Maine’s downtowns. While many towns still face the threat of climate change and outdated industrial systems, significant improvements have been made to stabilize these economies and increased focus on local commerce.