Twenty-two Louisiana communities have been recognized as Accredited Main Street America programs for 2025, highlighting their dedication to revitalizing historic downtowns through preservation-based economic development.
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser praised the efforts, stating, "Historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts are the heart and soul of communities across Louisiana. They give the community its sense of place and character and provide the uniqueness that sets one community apart from another."
The 22 accredited communities are:
Abbeville Main Street (Vermilion Parish)
Crowley Main Street (Acadia Parish)
Denham Springs Main Street (Livingston Parish)
Donaldsonville Downtown Development District (Ascension Parish)
Franklin Main Street (St. Mary Parish)
Hammond Downtown Development District (Tangipahoa Parish)
Main Street Homer (Claiborne Parish)
Leesville Main Street (Vernon Parish)
Lower Ninth Ward Main Street (Orleans Parish)
Monroe Main Street (Ouachita Parish)
Morgan City Main Street (St. Mary Parish)
Natchitoches Main Street (Natchitoches Parish)
New Iberia Main Street (Iberia Parish)
New Roads Main Street (Pointe Coupee Parish)
Old Algiers Main Street (Orleans Parish)
Opelousas Main Street (St. Landry Parish)
Ruston Main Street (Lincoln Parish)
Springhill Main Street (Webster Parish)
St. Francisville Main Street (West Feliciana Parish)
Thibodaux Main Street (Lafourche Parish)
West Monroe Main Street (Ouachita Parish)
Eunice Main Street (St. Landry Parish)
These communities have met rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center, demonstrating their commitment to revitalizing their historic commercial districts.
The Louisiana Main Street program, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has facilitated over $1 billion in public and private investments, leading to the creation of nearly 18,000 jobs and over 3,900 new businesses.
For more information on the Louisiana Main Street program and its initiatives, visit Louisiana Main Street.louisianamainstreet.org
