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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Main Street Makes a Comeback, One Storefront at a Time

Small-town business districts are filling vacancies with bakeries, repair cafes and co-working spaces.

Empty storefronts were once the symbol of small-town decline. In many places, they are now being reimagined.

Local development groups describe a simple formula: low rents for new tenants, a steady calendar of community events, and patient investment from nearby residents.