CENTRE-SOUTH MAIN STREETS

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, 02130 United States

Mission Statement

JP Centre/South Main Streets is a community-led organization whose mission is to enhance and strengthen the JP Centre/South Business district as a vibrant center of commercial and community activity for Jamaica Plain and surrounding neighborhoods. In partnership with Boston Main Streets, we provide a direct conduit to the City of Boston and offer industry assistance to help new and existing businesses to succeed.

About This Cause

JP Centre/South Main Streets is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to guide the growth of Jamaica Plain’s Centre and South Streets’ business district through the active collaboration of residents, business owners, and others committed to a community-led initiative. In partnership with Boston Main Streets, we provide a direct conduit to the City of Boston and can provide industry assistance to help new businesses succeed. JP Centre/South Main Streets endeavors to sustain our lively community with economic vitality, arts, and advocacy. OUR MISSION To enhance and strengthen the JP Centre/South Business district to become a vibrant center of commercial and community activity for Jamaica Plain and surrounding neighborhoods. OBJECTIVES • To strengthen existing businesses and attract new businesses • To enhance the business mix by attracting a variety of new businesses • To improve the appearance of the Centre/South Business district • To strengthen the connection between the Jamaica Plain community and the Centre/South business district Boston Main Streets districts work to provide the tools and support necessary to create, build, and sustain viable commercial districts throughout Boston. From new storefront designs and innovative marketing, to creative events that drive foot traffic and create a sense of community, Boston Main Streets districts are not only helping businesses grow – they attract new businesses and residents to their area, touting a 95% storefront occupancy rate. The Main Streets program is successful because of the personal commitment and hands-on involvement of volunteers representing all sectors of the neighborhood. Groups such as merchants associations, property owners, neighborhood banks, service clubs, schools, churches, community development organizations, and others combine their respective insights, skills, and energies to strengthen the commercial district and build collaborative partnerships. The Main Street Approach is centered around Transformation Strategies. A Transformation Strategy articulates a focused, deliberate path to revitalizing or strengthening a downtown or commercial district’s economy. A program’s work on Transformation Strategies should be organized around the Four Points: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.

CENTRE-SOUTH MAIN STREETS
670 Centre Street Suite 7 670 Centre Street, Suite 7
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
United States
Phone 6179422439
Unique Identifier 043574877