Apalachicola, FL - At a joint workshop held on April 12 between the Apalachicola Planning and Zoning Board and the City Commission, a newly established non-profit corporation, Historic Apalachicola Inc., announced its creation and asked for support.
According to a written statement released by the group, the organization is committed to attaining the Main Street designation and implementing the program for Apalachicola as outlined by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and supported by the Florida Department of Historic Resources.
The Main Street program gives a framework that helps communities implement their own ideas. Main Street is a volunteer-driven, locally envisioned, community based program with proven results. It is a trademarked Four Point Approach supported by eight guiding principles.
As a unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four-Point Approach® is the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize their districts by leveraging local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.
Since its formation on April 6, the new board has met twice and has set fast to work. The group has committed that no membership fee will be charged and while the program will focus on a specific area, the entire community will benefit.
The board is made up of business and property owners as well as concerned citizens, members are Harry Arnold, Jamie Atchison, Leon Bloodworth, George Coon, Cindy Giametta, George Mahr, Pam Mahr, Shirley Pace, and Lynn Wilson. Joe Taylor has been selected by the group to serve as their volunteer coordinator.
The program is back to where it was a year ago, when the community was discussing with the state’s Main Street and Waterfronts program’s leaders how Apalachicola could be the model for those programs working together.
The Mayor of Americus, Georgia, Russell Thomas had this to say about the program, “For the longest time, we all waited for a white knight to ride into town and fix the problem. But the Main Street people made us realize that the only way to get it done right was to do it ourselves."
Taylor asked the commission, P&Z board, and audience to spread the word that the Main Street program is not a duplication of the good work of existing organizations. The fact is it will complement partners throughout the community and support a broad range of interests.
The board will be completing organizational tasks and will begin resuming public meetings to build out the four committees over the next several months. If you are interested in volunteering, please email info@historicapalachicola.com or contact Joe Taylor at (850) 323-0176.
According to a written statement released by the group, the organization is committed to attaining the Main Street designation and implementing the program for Apalachicola as outlined by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and supported by the Florida Department of Historic Resources.
The Main Street program gives a framework that helps communities implement their own ideas. Main Street is a volunteer-driven, locally envisioned, community based program with proven results. It is a trademarked Four Point Approach supported by eight guiding principles.
As a unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four-Point Approach® is the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize their districts by leveraging local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.
Since its formation on April 6, the new board has met twice and has set fast to work. The group has committed that no membership fee will be charged and while the program will focus on a specific area, the entire community will benefit.
The board is made up of business and property owners as well as concerned citizens, members are Harry Arnold, Jamie Atchison, Leon Bloodworth, George Coon, Cindy Giametta, George Mahr, Pam Mahr, Shirley Pace, and Lynn Wilson. Joe Taylor has been selected by the group to serve as their volunteer coordinator.
The program is back to where it was a year ago, when the community was discussing with the state’s Main Street and Waterfronts program’s leaders how Apalachicola could be the model for those programs working together.
The Mayor of Americus, Georgia, Russell Thomas had this to say about the program, “For the longest time, we all waited for a white knight to ride into town and fix the problem. But the Main Street people made us realize that the only way to get it done right was to do it ourselves."
Taylor asked the commission, P&Z board, and audience to spread the word that the Main Street program is not a duplication of the good work of existing organizations. The fact is it will complement partners throughout the community and support a broad range of interests.
The board will be completing organizational tasks and will begin resuming public meetings to build out the four committees over the next several months. If you are interested in volunteering, please email info@historicapalachicola.com or contact Joe Taylor at (850) 323-0176.
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