Tuesday, January 13, 2025
Media Contact:
Shannon Gray | shannon.gray@state.co.us |(970) 505-7937
The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Colorado Main Street Program has designated the City of Cripple Creek, City of Woodland Park, City of Fort Morgan, and Town of Kiowa as official Main Street Communities in the Colorado Main Street Program. These communities join 27 others in the program. The Colorado Main Street Program provides a framework, direct technical assistance, and mini–grants to support community-led downtown revitalization.
Since 2019, more than $218 million in public investment catalyzed an additional $396 million in private investment in Colorado Main Street communities. This led to 620 net new businesses, and 992 facade or other building improvements. The Main Street program also cultivates community involvement. More than 172,000 volunteer hours, calculated at a value of over $5.2 million, powered the positive force for economic vitality in these rural towns.
“Each Main Street community offers a unique mix of history, culture, small-town atmosphere, and outdoor recreation. We are proud to welcome these four communities into the program to support them in their economic development efforts as they embrace, enhance, and preserve the elements that make their downtowns so special,” said Maria De Cambra, DOLA Executive Director.
- The City of Cripple Creek envisions a lively, walkable, welcoming downtown mountain town where history and modernity come together.
- The City of Woodland Park aims to support local businesses and cultivate partnerships to create vibrant, welcoming spaces.
- The City of Fort Morgan is working to cultivate a vibrant downtown that honors its heritage, champions unique businesses and historic properties, and enriches cultural experiences.
- The Town of Kiowa would like to enhance community and business vitality while preserving Kiowa’s small-town heritage.